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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.67, 1,278.81 and 533.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.67, 1,278.81 and 533.71 is: 736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.67 : 1,278.81 = 533.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.67/1,278.81 = 533.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.67x = 1,278.81 × 533.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.67x = 682,513.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,513.69/926.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.52

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