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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.70, 1,278.60 and 533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.70, 1,278.60 and 533.94 is: 736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.70 : 1,278.60 = 533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.70/1,278.60 = 533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.70x = 1,278.60 × 533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.70x = 682,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,695.68/926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.70

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