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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.37, 1,276.66 and 688.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.37, 1,276.66 and 688.91 is: 950.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.37 : 1,276.66 = 688.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.37/1,276.66 = 688.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.37x = 1,276.66 × 688.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.37x = 879,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,498.32/925.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.42

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