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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.84, 1,279.01 and 533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.84, 1,279.01 and 533.94 is: 736.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.84 : 1,279.01 = 533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.84/1,279.01 = 533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.84x = 1,279.01 × 533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.84x = 682,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,915.93/926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.83

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