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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.75, 1,389.24 and 555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.75, 1,389.24 and 555.28 is: 833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.75 : 1,389.24 = 555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.75/1,389.24 = 555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.75x = 1,389.24 × 555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.75x = 771,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,417.19/925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.29

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