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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.26, 1,378.58 and 572.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.26, 1,378.58 and 572.78 is: 858.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.26 : 1,378.58 = 572.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.26/1,378.58 = 572.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.26x = 1,378.58 × 572.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.26x = 789,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,623.05/920.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.04

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