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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.20, 1,279.32 and 577.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.20, 1,279.32 and 577.64 is: 797.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.20 : 1,279.32 = 577.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.20/1,279.32 = 577.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.20x = 1,279.32 × 577.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.20x = 738,986.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,986.40/927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.01

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