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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.32, 1,276.56 and 575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.32, 1,276.56 and 575.76 is: 794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.32 : 1,276.56 = 575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.32/1,276.56 = 575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.32x = 1,276.56 × 575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.32x = 734,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,992.19/925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.31

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