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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.29, 1,276.38 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.29, 1,276.38 and 571.05 is: 787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.29 : 1,276.38 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.29/1,276.38 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.29x = 1,276.38 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.29x = 728,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,876.80/925.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.73

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