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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.18, 1,279.26 and 573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.18, 1,279.26 and 573.10 is: 790.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.18 : 1,279.26 = 573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.18/1,279.26 = 573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.18x = 1,279.26 × 573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.18x = 733,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,140.71/927.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.72

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