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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.79, 1,277.69 and 571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.79, 1,277.69 and 571.64 is: 788.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.79 : 1,277.69 = 571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.79/1,277.69 = 571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.79x = 1,277.69 × 571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.79x = 730,369.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,369.46/925.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.92

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