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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.86, 1,278.74 and 533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.86, 1,278.74 and 533.80 is: 736.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.86 : 1,278.74 = 533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.86/1,278.74 = 533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.86x = 1,278.74 × 533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.86x = 682,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,591.41/926.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.46

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