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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,277.76 and 576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,277.76 and 576.64 is: 795.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,277.76 = 576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,277.76 = 576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,277.76 × 576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 736,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,807.53/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.76

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