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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,386.24 and 558.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,386.24 and 558.87 is: 837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,386.24 = 558.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,386.24 = 558.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,386.24 × 558.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 774,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,727.95/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.36

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