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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,278.72 and 528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,278.72 and 528.39 is: 729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,278.72 = 528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,278.72 = 528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,278.72 × 528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 675,662.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,662.86/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.08

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