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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,277.64 and 576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,277.64 and 576.72 is: 795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,277.64 = 576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,277.64 = 576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,277.64 × 576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 736,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,840.54/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.48

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