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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.93, 1,277.82 and 572.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.93, 1,277.82 and 572.61 is: 789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.93 : 1,277.82 = 572.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.93/1,277.82 = 572.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.93x = 1,277.82 × 572.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.93x = 731,692.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,692.51/926.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.37

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