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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.96, 1,387.50 and 560.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.96, 1,387.50 and 560.92 is: 840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.96 : 1,387.50 = 560.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.96/1,387.50 = 560.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.96x = 1,387.50 × 560.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.96x = 778,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,276.50/925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.51

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