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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.26, 1,388.07 and 555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.26, 1,388.07 and 555.39 is: 833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.26 : 1,388.07 = 555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.26/1,388.07 = 555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.26x = 1,388.07 × 555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.26x = 770,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,920.20/925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.20

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