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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.99, 1,279.17 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.99, 1,279.17 and 534.04 is: 736.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.99 : 1,279.17 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.99/1,279.17 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.99x = 1,279.17 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.99x = 683,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,127.95/926.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.93

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