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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.40, 1,278.16 and 704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.40, 1,278.16 and 704 is: 972.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.40 : 1,278.16 = 704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.40/1,278.16 = 704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.40x = 1,278.16 × 704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.40x = 899,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,824.64/925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.36

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