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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.37, 1,272.24 and 725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.37, 1,272.24 and 725.54 is: 1,000.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.37 : 1,272.24 = 725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.37/1,272.24 = 725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.37x = 1,272.24 × 725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.37x = 923,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,054.65/922.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.75

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