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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.04, 1,277.17 and 714.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.04, 1,277.17 and 714.85 is: 986.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.04 : 1,277.17 = 714.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.04/1,277.17 = 714.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.04x = 1,277.17 × 714.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.04x = 912,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,979.99/925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.96

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