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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.74, 1,278.79 and 528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.74, 1,278.79 and 528.45 is: 729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.74 : 1,278.79 = 528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.74/1,278.79 = 528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.74x = 1,278.79 × 528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.74x = 675,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,774.06/926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.19

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