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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.46, 1,277.38 and 575.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.46, 1,277.38 and 575.94 is: 794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.46 : 1,277.38 = 575.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.46/1,277.38 = 575.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.46x = 1,277.38 × 575.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.46x = 735,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,694.24/925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.95

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