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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.62, 1,270.06 and 916.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.62, 1,270.06 and 916.91 is: 1,258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.62 : 1,270.06 = 916.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.62/1,270.06 = 916.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.62x = 1,270.06 × 916.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.62x = 1,164,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,535.56/925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.12

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