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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.08, 1,386.93 and 559.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.08, 1,386.93 and 559.79 is: 839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.08 : 1,386.93 = 559.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.08/1,386.93 = 559.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.08x = 1,386.93 × 559.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.08x = 776,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,384.71/925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.26

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