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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.25, 1,386.10 and 729.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.25, 1,386.10 and 729.22 is: 1,092.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.25 : 1,386.10 = 729.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.25/1,386.10 = 729.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.25x = 1,386.10 × 729.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.25x = 1,010,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,771.84/925.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.43

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