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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.84, 1,385.99 and 559.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.84, 1,385.99 and 559.52 is: 837.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.84 : 1,385.99 = 559.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.84/1,385.99 = 559.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.84x = 1,385.99 × 559.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.84x = 775,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,479.40/925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.60

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