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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.87, 1,279.16 and 577.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.87, 1,279.16 and 577.61 is: 797.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.87 : 1,279.16 = 577.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.87/1,279.16 = 577.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.87x = 1,279.16 × 577.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.87x = 738,855.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,855.61/926.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.15

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