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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.52, 1,277.08 and 571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.52, 1,277.08 and 571.36 is: 788.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.52 : 1,277.08 = 571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.52/1,277.08 = 571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.52x = 1,277.08 × 571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.52x = 729,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,672.43/925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.39

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