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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.37, 1,277.25 and 576.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.37, 1,277.25 and 576.45 is: 794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.37 : 1,277.25 = 576.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.37/1,277.25 = 576.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.37x = 1,277.25 × 576.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.37x = 736,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,270.76/926.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.79

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