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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,287.50 and 907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,287.50 and 907.74 is: 1,262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,287.50 = 907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,287.50 = 907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,287.50 × 907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 1,168,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,710.71/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.71

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