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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.99, 1,277.89 and 571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.99, 1,277.89 and 571.92 is: 789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.99 : 1,277.89 = 571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.99/1,277.89 = 571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.99x = 1,277.89 × 571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.99x = 730,849.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,849.42/925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.26

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