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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,277.91 and 571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,277.91 and 571.62 is: 789.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,277.91 = 571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,277.91 = 571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,277.91 × 571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 730,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,478.91/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.13

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