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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,389.78 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,389.78 and 560.16 is: 841.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,389.78 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,389.78 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,389.78 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 778,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,499.16/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.48

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