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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,385.10 and 559.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,385.10 and 559.80 is: 838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,385.10 = 559.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,385.10 = 559.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,385.10 × 559.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 775,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,378.98/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.07

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