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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.35, 1,385.74 and 578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.35, 1,385.74 and 578.16 is: 865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.35 : 1,385.74 = 578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.35/1,385.74 = 578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.35x = 1,385.74 × 578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.35x = 801,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,180.16/925.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.82

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