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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,275.48 and 704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,275.48 and 704.16 is: 970.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,275.48 = 704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,275.48 = 704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,275.48 × 704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 898,142.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,142.00/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.38

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