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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.04, 1,273.56 and 829.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.04, 1,273.56 and 829.68 is: 1,142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.04 : 1,273.56 = 829.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.04/1,273.56 = 829.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.04x = 1,273.56 × 829.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.04x = 1,056,647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,647.26/925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.27

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