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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925, 1,275.36 and 758.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925, 1,275.36 and 758.92 is: 1,046.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925 : 1,275.36 = 758.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925/1,275.36 = 758.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925x = 1,275.36 × 758.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925x = 967,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,896.21/925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.37

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