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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.01, 1,277.07 and 576.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.01, 1,277.07 and 576.17 is: 795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.01 : 1,277.07 = 576.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.01/1,277.07 = 576.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.01x = 1,277.07 × 576.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.01x = 735,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,809.42/925.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.46

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