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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.80, 1,277.20 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.80, 1,277.20 and 575.88 is: 794.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.80 : 1,277.20 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.80/1,277.20 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.80x = 1,277.20 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.80x = 735,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,513.94/925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.46

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