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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925, 1,382.20 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925, 1,382.20 and 704.40 is: 1,052.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925 : 1,382.20 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925/1,382.20 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925x = 1,382.20 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925x = 973,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,621.68/925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.56

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