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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.13, 1,275.72 and 747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.13, 1,275.72 and 747.92 is: 1,031.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.13 : 1,275.72 = 747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.13/1,275.72 = 747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.13x = 1,275.72 × 747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.13x = 954,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,136.50/925.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.35

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