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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.65, 1,280.44 and 573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.65, 1,280.44 and 573.68 is: 791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.65 : 1,280.44 = 573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.65/1,280.44 = 573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.65x = 1,280.44 × 573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.65x = 734,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,562.82/927.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.85

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