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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.05, 1,277.43 and 576.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.05, 1,277.43 and 576.67 is: 795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.05 : 1,277.43 = 576.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.05/1,277.43 = 576.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.05x = 1,277.43 × 576.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.05x = 736,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,655.56/926.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.48

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