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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.89, 1,277.31 and 576.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.89, 1,277.31 and 576.39 is: 795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.89 : 1,277.31 = 576.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.89/1,277.31 = 576.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.89x = 1,277.31 × 576.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.89x = 736,228.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,228.71/925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.16

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