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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.52, 1,279.94 and 578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.52, 1,279.94 and 578.20 is: 797.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.52 : 1,279.94 = 578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.52/1,279.94 = 578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.52x = 1,279.94 × 578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.52x = 740,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,061.31/927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.89

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