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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.68, 1,282.06 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.68, 1,282.06 and 574.62 is: 793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.68 : 1,282.06 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.68/1,282.06 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.68x = 1,282.06 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.68x = 736,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,697.32/928.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.27

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