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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.43, 1,275.87 and 712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.43, 1,275.87 and 712.98 is: 982.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.43 : 1,275.87 = 712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.43/1,275.87 = 712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.43x = 1,275.87 × 712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.43x = 909,669.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,669.79/925.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.97

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