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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.89, 1,279.04 and 528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.89, 1,279.04 and 528.50 is: 729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.89 : 1,279.04 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.89/1,279.04 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.89x = 1,279.04 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.89x = 675,972.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,972.64/926.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.29

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