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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,388.04 and 578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,388.04 and 578 is: 867.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,388.04 = 578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,388.04 = 578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,388.04 × 578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 802,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,287.12/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.19

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