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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,277.94 and 572.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,277.94 and 572.13 is: 789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,277.94 = 572.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,277.94 = 572.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,277.94 × 572.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 731,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,147.81/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.54

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