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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.73, 1,277.50 and 689.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.73, 1,277.50 and 689.88 is: 952.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.73 : 1,277.50 = 689.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.73/1,277.50 = 689.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.73x = 1,277.50 × 689.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.73x = 881,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,319.98/925.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.03

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