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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.37, 1,274.89 and 760.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.37, 1,274.89 and 760.64 is: 1,047.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.37 : 1,274.89 = 760.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.37/1,274.89 = 760.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.37x = 1,274.89 × 760.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.37x = 969,732.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,732.65/925.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.94

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