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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.88, 1,280.82 and 578.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.88, 1,280.82 and 578.56 is: 798.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.88 : 1,280.82 = 578.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.88/1,280.82 = 578.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.88x = 1,280.82 × 578.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.88x = 741,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,031.22/927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.63

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