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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.57, 1,281.27 and 574.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.57, 1,281.27 and 574.54 is: 792.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.57 : 1,281.27 = 574.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.57/1,281.27 = 574.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.57x = 1,281.27 × 574.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.57x = 736,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,140.87/928.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.77

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