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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.35, 1,275.84 and 575.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.35, 1,275.84 and 575.43 is: 793.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.35 : 1,275.84 = 575.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.35/1,275.84 = 575.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.35x = 1,275.84 × 575.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.35x = 734,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,156.61/925.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.38

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