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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925, 1,276.14 and 575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925, 1,276.14 and 575.56 is: 794.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925 : 1,276.14 = 575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925/1,276.14 = 575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925x = 1,276.14 × 575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925x = 734,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,495.14/925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.05

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