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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.74, 1,277.66 and 567.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.74, 1,277.66 and 567.05 is: 782.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.74 : 1,277.66 = 567.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.74/1,277.66 = 567.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.74x = 1,277.66 × 567.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.74x = 724,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,493.73/925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.61

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