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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.02, 1,274.54 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.02, 1,274.54 and 662.58 is: 912.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.02 : 1,274.54 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.02/1,274.54 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.02x = 1,274.54 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.02x = 844,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,481.40/925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.93

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