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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.50, 1,277.19 and 719.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.50, 1,277.19 and 719.10 is: 992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.50 : 1,277.19 = 719.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.50/1,277.19 = 719.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.50x = 1,277.19 × 719.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.50x = 918,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,427.33/925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.36

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