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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.23, 1,275.30 and 655.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.23, 1,275.30 and 655.71 is: 903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.23 : 1,275.30 = 655.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.23/1,275.30 = 655.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.23x = 1,275.30 × 655.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.23x = 836,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,226.96/925.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.80

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