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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.36, 1,277.88 and 576.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.36, 1,277.88 and 576.16 is: 795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.36 : 1,277.88 = 576.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.36/1,277.88 = 576.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.36x = 1,277.88 × 576.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.36x = 736,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,263.34/925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.65

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