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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.61, 1,278.27 and 572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.61, 1,278.27 and 572.24 is: 789.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.61 : 1,278.27 = 572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.61/1,278.27 = 572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.61x = 1,278.27 × 572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.61x = 731,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,470.83/926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.41

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