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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.86, 1,279.19 and 528.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.86, 1,279.19 and 528.67 is: 729.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.86 : 1,279.19 = 528.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.86/1,279.19 = 528.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.86x = 1,279.19 × 528.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.86x = 676,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,269.38/926.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.63

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