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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.80, 1,387.90 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.80, 1,387.90 and 560.20 is: 839.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.80 : 1,387.90 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.80/1,387.90 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.80x = 1,387.90 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.80x = 777,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,501.58/925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.82

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