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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.78, 1,278.69 and 533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.78, 1,278.69 and 533.72 is: 736.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.78 : 1,278.69 = 533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.78/1,278.69 = 533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.78x = 1,278.69 × 533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.78x = 682,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,463.62/926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.39

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