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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.64, 1,278.77 and 577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.64, 1,278.77 and 577.32 is: 796.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.64 : 1,278.77 = 577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.64/1,278.77 = 577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.64x = 1,278.77 × 577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.64x = 738,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,259.50/926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.71

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