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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.82, 1,278.90 and 533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.82, 1,278.90 and 533.82 is: 736.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.82 : 1,278.90 = 533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.82/1,278.90 = 533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.82x = 1,278.90 × 533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.82x = 682,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,702.40/926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.61

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