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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.39, 1,275.28 and 662.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.39, 1,275.28 and 662.95 is: 913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.39 : 1,275.28 = 662.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.39/1,275.28 = 662.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.39x = 1,275.28 × 662.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.39x = 845,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,446.88/925.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.61

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