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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.75, 1,279.07 and 533.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.75, 1,279.07 and 533.70 is: 736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.75 : 1,279.07 = 533.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.75/1,279.07 = 533.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.75x = 1,279.07 × 533.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.75x = 682,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,639.66/926.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.60

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