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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.08, 1,278.93 and 572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.08, 1,278.93 and 572.88 is: 790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.08 : 1,278.93 = 572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.08/1,278.93 = 572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.08x = 1,278.93 × 572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.08x = 732,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,673.17/927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.30

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