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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.27, 1,278.29 and 576.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.27, 1,278.29 and 576.89 is: 796.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.27 : 1,278.29 = 576.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.27/1,278.29 = 576.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.27x = 1,278.29 × 576.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.27x = 737,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,429.83/926.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.13

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