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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.35, 1,276.49 and 571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.35, 1,276.49 and 571.35 is: 788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.35 : 1,276.49 = 571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.35/1,276.49 = 571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.35x = 1,276.49 × 571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.35x = 729,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,319.70/925.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.16

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