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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926, 1,277.88 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926, 1,277.88 and 577.04 is: 796.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926 : 1,277.88 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926/1,277.88 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926x = 1,277.88 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926x = 737,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,387.88/926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.32

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