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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,280.07 and 822.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,280.07 and 822.15 is: 1,137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,280.07 = 822.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,280.07 = 822.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,280.07 × 822.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 1,052,409.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,409.55/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.05

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