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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.91, 1,279.14 and 533.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.91, 1,279.14 and 533.97 is: 736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.91 : 1,279.14 = 533.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.91/1,279.14 = 533.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.91x = 1,279.14 × 533.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.91x = 683,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,022.39/926.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.88

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