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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.56, 1,279.50 and 578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.56, 1,279.50 and 578 is: 797.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.56 : 1,279.50 = 578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.56/1,279.50 = 578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.56x = 1,279.50 × 578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.56x = 739,551
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,551/927.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.31

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