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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,277.78 and 577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,277.78 and 577.08 is: 796.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,277.78 = 577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,277.78 = 577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,277.78 × 577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 737,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,381.28/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.07

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