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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.60, 1,278.94 and 577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.60, 1,278.94 and 577.16 is: 796.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.60 : 1,278.94 = 577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.60/1,278.94 = 577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.60x = 1,278.94 × 577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.60x = 738,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,153.01/926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.63

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