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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.36, 1,277.76 and 577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.36, 1,277.76 and 577.22 is: 796.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.36 : 1,277.76 = 577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.36/1,277.76 = 577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.36x = 1,277.76 × 577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.36x = 737,548.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,548.63/926.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.18

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