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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,277.10 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,277.10 and 576 is: 794.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,277.10 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,277.10 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,277.10 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 735,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,609.60/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.77

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