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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.14, 1,276.65 and 575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.14, 1,276.65 and 575.22 is: 793.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.14 : 1,276.65 = 575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.14/1,276.65 = 575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.14x = 1,276.65 × 575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.14x = 734,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,354.61/925.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.78

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