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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,275.54 and 757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,275.54 and 757.40 is: 1,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,275.54 = 757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,275.54 = 757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,275.54 × 757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 966,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,094.00/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.25

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