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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.75, 1,277.39 and 701.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.75, 1,277.39 and 701.81 is: 968.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.75 : 1,277.39 = 701.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.75/1,277.39 = 701.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.75x = 1,277.39 × 701.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.75x = 896,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,478.69/925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.39

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