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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.90, 1,386.08 and 559.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.90, 1,386.08 and 559.58 is: 837.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.90 : 1,386.08 = 559.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.90/1,386.08 = 559.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.90x = 1,386.08 × 559.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.90x = 775,615.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,615.02/925.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.69

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