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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.25, 1,277.26 and 571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.25, 1,277.26 and 571.23 is: 788.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.25 : 1,277.26 = 571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.25/1,277.26 = 571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.25x = 1,277.26 × 571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.25x = 729,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,609.23/925.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.56

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