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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.02, 1,280.70 and 578.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.02, 1,280.70 and 578.64 is: 798.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.02 : 1,280.70 = 578.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.02/1,280.70 = 578.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.02x = 1,280.70 × 578.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.02x = 741,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,064.25/928.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.54

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