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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.30, 1,276.92 and 571.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.30, 1,276.92 and 571.42 is: 788.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.30 : 1,276.92 = 571.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.30/1,276.92 = 571.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.30x = 1,276.92 × 571.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.30x = 729,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,657.63/925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.56

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