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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.74, 1,276.47 and 692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.74, 1,276.47 and 692.46 is: 954.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.74 : 1,276.47 = 692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.74/1,276.47 = 692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.74x = 1,276.47 × 692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.74x = 883,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,904.42/925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.81

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