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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.92, 1,278.06 and 577.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.92, 1,278.06 and 577.24 is: 795.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.92 : 1,278.06 = 577.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.92/1,278.06 = 577.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.92x = 1,278.06 × 577.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.92x = 737,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,747.35/926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.91

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