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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,279.23 and 577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,279.23 and 577.35 is: 796.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,279.23 = 577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,279.23 = 577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,279.23 × 577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 738,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,563.44/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.96

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