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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.15, 1,279.71 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.15, 1,279.71 and 573.12 is: 791.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.15 : 1,279.71 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.15/1,279.71 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.15x = 1,279.71 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.15x = 733,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,427.40/927.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.06

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