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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.28, 1,279.29 and 577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.28, 1,279.29 and 577.36 is: 796.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.28 : 1,279.29 = 577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.28/1,279.29 = 577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.28x = 1,279.29 × 577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.28x = 738,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,610.87/927.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.53

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