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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.44, 1,275.84 and 758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.44, 1,275.84 and 758.88 is: 1,046.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.44 : 1,275.84 = 758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.44/1,275.84 = 758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.44x = 1,275.84 × 758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.44x = 968,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,209.46/925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.22

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