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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.60, 1,272.36 and 725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.60, 1,272.36 and 725.76 is: 1,000.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.60 : 1,272.36 = 725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.60/1,272.36 = 725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.60x = 1,272.36 × 725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.60x = 923,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,427.99/922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.90

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