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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.65, 1,279.06 and 572.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.65, 1,279.06 and 572.68 is: 790.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.65 : 1,279.06 = 572.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.65/1,279.06 = 572.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.65x = 1,279.06 × 572.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.65x = 732,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,492.25/926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.47

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