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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.93, 1,278.63 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.93, 1,278.63 and 533.88 is: 736.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.93 : 1,278.63 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.93/1,278.63 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.93x = 1,278.63 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.93x = 682,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,634.98/926.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.45

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