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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.64, 1,278.80 and 533.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.64, 1,278.80 and 533.68 is: 736.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.64 : 1,278.80 = 533.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.64/1,278.80 = 533.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.64x = 1,278.80 × 533.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.64x = 682,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,469.98/926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.50

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