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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.73, 1,277.85 and 576.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.73, 1,277.85 and 576.35 is: 795.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.73 : 1,277.85 = 576.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.73/1,277.85 = 576.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.73x = 1,277.85 × 576.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.73x = 736,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,488.85/925.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.58

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