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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.56, 1,287.03 and 578.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.56, 1,287.03 and 578.56 is: 798.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.56 : 1,287.03 = 578.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.56/1,287.03 = 578.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.56x = 1,287.03 × 578.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.56x = 744,624.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,624.08/932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.47

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