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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.38, 1,275.75 and 676.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.38, 1,275.75 and 676.71 is: 932.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.38 : 1,275.75 = 676.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.38/1,275.75 = 676.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.38x = 1,275.75 × 676.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.38x = 863,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,312.78/925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.93

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