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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.07, 1,277.82 and 571.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.07, 1,277.82 and 571.71 is: 788.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.07 : 1,277.82 = 571.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.07/1,277.82 = 571.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.07x = 1,277.82 × 571.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.07x = 730,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,542.47/926.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.86

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