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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.30, 1,276.38 and 588.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.30, 1,276.38 and 588.58 is: 811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.30 : 1,276.38 = 588.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.30/1,276.38 = 588.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.30x = 1,276.38 × 588.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.30x = 751,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,251.74/925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.90

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