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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.86, 1,280.31 and 578.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.86, 1,280.31 and 578.54 is: 798.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.86 : 1,280.31 = 578.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.86/1,280.31 = 578.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.86x = 1,280.31 × 578.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.86x = 740,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,711.58/927.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.31

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