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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.67, 1,278.87 and 533.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.67, 1,278.87 and 533.61 is: 736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.67 : 1,278.87 = 533.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.67/1,278.87 = 533.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.67x = 1,278.87 × 533.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.67x = 682,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,417.82/926.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.42

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