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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.28, 1,279.17 and 886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.28, 1,279.17 and 886.56 is: 1,225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.28 : 1,279.17 = 886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.28/1,279.17 = 886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.28x = 1,279.17 × 886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.28x = 1,134,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,060.96/925.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.64

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