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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.73, 1,278.05 and 690.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.73, 1,278.05 and 690.98 is: 953.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.73 : 1,278.05 = 690.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.73/1,278.05 = 690.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.73x = 1,278.05 × 690.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.73x = 883,097.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,097.14/925.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.94

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