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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.69, 1,279.77 and 573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.69, 1,279.77 and 573.48 is: 791.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.69 : 1,279.77 = 573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.69/1,279.77 = 573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.69x = 1,279.77 × 573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.69x = 733,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,922.50/927.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.13

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