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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.13, 1,278.14 and 576.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.13, 1,278.14 and 576.75 is: 795.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.13 : 1,278.14 = 576.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.13/1,278.14 = 576.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.13x = 1,278.14 × 576.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.13x = 737,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,164.36/926.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.96

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