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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.33, 1,278.57 and 572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.33, 1,278.57 and 572.56 is: 790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.33 : 1,278.57 = 572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.33/1,278.57 = 572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.33x = 1,278.57 × 572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.33x = 732,051.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,051.65/926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.27

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