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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.12, 1,276.74 and 575.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.12, 1,276.74 and 575.86 is: 794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.12 : 1,276.74 = 575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.12/1,276.74 = 575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.12x = 1,276.74 × 575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.12x = 735,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,223.50/925.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.73

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