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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.14, 1,386.29 and 577.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.14, 1,386.29 and 577.55 is: 865.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.14 : 1,386.29 = 577.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.14/1,386.29 = 577.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.14x = 1,386.29 × 577.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.14x = 800,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,641.97/925.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.43

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