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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.47, 1,386.77 and 582.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.47, 1,386.77 and 582.75 is: 873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.47 : 1,386.77 = 582.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.47/1,386.77 = 582.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.47x = 1,386.77 × 582.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.47x = 808,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,137.30/925.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.22

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