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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,275.75 and 692.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,275.75 and 692.28 is: 954.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,275.75 = 692.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,275.75 = 692.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,275.75 × 692.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 883,176.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,176.21/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.21

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