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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.75, 1,276.99 and 576.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.75, 1,276.99 and 576.55 is: 795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.75 : 1,276.99 = 576.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.75/1,276.99 = 576.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.75x = 1,276.99 × 576.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.75x = 736,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,248.58/925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.30

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