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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,387.26 and 560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,387.26 and 560.70 is: 840.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,387.26 = 560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,387.26 = 560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,387.26 × 560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 777,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,836.68/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.72

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