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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.86, 1,280.68 and 579.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.86, 1,280.68 and 579.02 is: 799.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.86 : 1,280.68 = 579.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.86/1,280.68 = 579.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.86x = 1,280.68 × 579.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.86x = 741,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,531.48/927.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.19

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