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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,278.48 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,278.48 and 577.20 is: 796.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,278.48 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,278.48 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,278.48 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 737,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,938.66/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.88

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