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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.82, 1,385.96 and 559.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.82, 1,385.96 and 559.50 is: 837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.82 : 1,385.96 = 559.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.82/1,385.96 = 559.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.82x = 1,385.96 × 559.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.82x = 775,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,444.62/925.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.58

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