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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.67, 1,387.28 and 708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.67, 1,387.28 and 708.18 is: 1,061.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.67 : 1,387.28 = 708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.67/1,387.28 = 708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.67x = 1,387.28 × 708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.67x = 982,443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,443.95/925.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.33

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