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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.37, 1,286.51 and 578.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.37, 1,286.51 and 578.38 is: 798.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.37 : 1,286.51 = 578.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.37/1,286.51 = 578.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.37x = 1,286.51 × 578.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.37x = 744,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,086.99/932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.06

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