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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.76, 1,388.93 and 555.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.76, 1,388.93 and 555.99 is: 834.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.76 : 1,388.93 = 555.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.76/1,388.93 = 555.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.76x = 1,388.93 × 555.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.76x = 772,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,231.19/925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.16

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