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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.26, 1,276.16 and 738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.26, 1,276.16 and 738.52 is: 1,018.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.26 : 1,276.16 = 738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.26/1,276.16 = 738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.26x = 1,276.16 × 738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.26x = 942,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,469.68/925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.60

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