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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.49, 1,389.56 and 577.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.49, 1,389.56 and 577.83 is: 867.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.49 : 1,389.56 = 577.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.49/1,389.56 = 577.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.49x = 1,389.56 × 577.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.49x = 802,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,931.78/925.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.57

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