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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.63, 1,280.07 and 578.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.63, 1,280.07 and 578.25 is: 797.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.63 : 1,280.07 = 578.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.63/1,280.07 = 578.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.63x = 1,280.07 × 578.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.63x = 740,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,200.48/927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.95

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