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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.26, 1,280.18 and 578.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.26, 1,280.18 and 578.42 is: 798.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.26 : 1,280.18 = 578.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.26/1,280.18 = 578.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.26x = 1,280.18 × 578.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.26x = 740,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,481.72/927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.57

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