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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.36, 1,278.12 and 731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.36, 1,278.12 and 731.44 is: 1,010.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.36 : 1,278.12 = 731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.36/1,278.12 = 731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.36x = 1,278.12 × 731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.36x = 934,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,868.09/925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.28

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