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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.78, 1,278.56 and 577.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.78, 1,278.56 and 577.67 is: 796.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.78 : 1,278.56 = 577.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.78/1,278.56 = 577.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.78x = 1,278.56 × 577.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.78x = 738,582.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,582.87/926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.93

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