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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.80, 1,387.89 and 560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.80, 1,387.89 and 560.76 is: 840.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.80 : 1,387.89 = 560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.80/1,387.89 = 560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.80x = 1,387.89 × 560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.80x = 778,273.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,273.20/925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.65

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