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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.38, 1,277.06 and 571.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.38, 1,277.06 and 571.55 is: 788.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.38 : 1,277.06 = 571.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.38/1,277.06 = 571.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.38x = 1,277.06 × 571.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.38x = 729,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,894.40/925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.75

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