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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.75, 1,278.95 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.75, 1,278.95 and 528.48 is: 729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.75 : 1,278.95 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.75/1,278.95 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.75x = 1,278.95 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.75x = 675,893.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,893.10/926.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.32

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