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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.74, 1,279.04 and 568.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.74, 1,279.04 and 568.05 is: 783.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.74 : 1,279.04 = 568.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.74/1,279.04 = 568.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.74x = 1,279.04 × 568.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.74x = 726,558.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,558.67/926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.99

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