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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.42, 1,286.07 and 578.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.42, 1,286.07 and 578.55 is: 797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.42 : 1,286.07 = 578.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.42/1,286.07 = 578.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.42x = 1,286.07 × 578.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.42x = 744,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,055.80/932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.98

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