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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.12, 1,280.16 and 573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.12, 1,280.16 and 573.56 is: 791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.12 : 1,280.16 = 573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.12/1,280.16 = 573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.12x = 1,280.16 × 573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.12x = 734,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,248.57/927.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.97

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