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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.06, 1,286.34 and 578.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.06, 1,286.34 and 578.06 is: 797.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.06 : 1,286.34 = 578.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.06/1,286.34 = 578.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.06x = 1,286.34 × 578.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.06x = 743,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,581.70/932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.78

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