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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.60, 1,385.19 and 574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.60, 1,385.19 and 574.06 is: 859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.60 : 1,385.19 = 574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.60/1,385.19 = 574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.60x = 1,385.19 × 574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.60x = 795,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,182.17/925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.10

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