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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.94, 1,279.14 and 534.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.94, 1,279.14 and 534.02 is: 736.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.94 : 1,279.14 = 534.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.94/1,279.14 = 534.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.94x = 1,279.14 × 534.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.94x = 683,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,086.34/926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.93

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