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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.64, 1,278.48 and 572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.64, 1,278.48 and 572.60 is: 790.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.64 : 1,278.48 = 572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.64/1,278.48 = 572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.64x = 1,278.48 × 572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.64x = 732,057.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,057.65/926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.01

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