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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.29, 1,277.51 and 705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.29, 1,277.51 and 705.38 is: 973.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.29 : 1,277.51 = 705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.29/1,277.51 = 705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.29x = 1,277.51 × 705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.29x = 901,120.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,120.09/925.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.88

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