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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.63, 1,287.20 and 578.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.63, 1,287.20 and 578.61 is: 798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.63 : 1,287.20 = 578.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.63/1,287.20 = 578.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.63x = 1,287.20 × 578.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.63x = 744,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,788.24/932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.59

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