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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,278.45 and 690.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,278.45 and 690.10 is: 953.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,278.45 = 690.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,278.45 = 690.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,278.45 × 690.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 882,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,255.15/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.58

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