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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.68, 1,279.30 and 572.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.68, 1,279.30 and 572.62 is: 790.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.68 : 1,279.30 = 572.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.68/1,279.30 = 572.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.68x = 1,279.30 × 572.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.68x = 732,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,552.77/926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.51

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