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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.05, 1,276.83 and 571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.05, 1,276.83 and 571.25 is: 788.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.05 : 1,276.83 = 571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.05/1,276.83 = 571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.05x = 1,276.83 × 571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.05x = 729,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,392.33/925.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.49

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