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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.62, 1,281.78 and 579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.62, 1,281.78 and 579.60 is: 800.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.62 : 1,281.78 = 579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.62/1,281.78 = 579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.62x = 1,281.78 × 579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.62x = 742,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,919.69/928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.03

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