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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,278.42 and 730.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,278.42 and 730.64 is: 1,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,278.42 = 730.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,278.42 = 730.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,278.42 × 730.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 934,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,064.79/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.06

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