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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.23, 1,279.19 and 572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.23, 1,279.19 and 572.90 is: 790.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.23 : 1,279.19 = 572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.23/1,279.19 = 572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.23x = 1,279.19 × 572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.23x = 732,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,842.99/927.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.36

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