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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.02, 1,275.74 and 747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.02, 1,275.74 and 747.90 is: 1,031.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.02 : 1,275.74 = 747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.02/1,275.74 = 747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.02x = 1,275.74 × 747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.02x = 954,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,125.95/925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.47

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