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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.32, 1,384.80 and 573.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.32, 1,384.80 and 573.78 is: 858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.32 : 1,384.80 = 573.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.32/1,384.80 = 573.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.32x = 1,384.80 × 573.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.32x = 794,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,570.54/925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.70

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