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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,277.40 and 739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,277.40 and 739.68 is: 1,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,277.40 = 739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,277.40 = 739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,277.40 × 739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 944,867.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,867.23/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.30

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