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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.78, 1,387.98 and 560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.78, 1,387.98 and 560.48 is: 840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.78 : 1,387.98 = 560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.78/1,387.98 = 560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.78x = 1,387.98 × 560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.78x = 777,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,935.03/925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.30

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