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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.28, 1,388.28 and 560.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.28, 1,388.28 and 560.34 is: 840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.28 : 1,388.28 = 560.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.28/1,388.28 = 560.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.28x = 1,388.28 × 560.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.28x = 777,908.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,908.82/925.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.73

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