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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.80, 1,278.04 and 750.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.80, 1,278.04 and 750.84 is: 1,036.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.80 : 1,278.04 = 750.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.80/1,278.04 = 750.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.80x = 1,278.04 × 750.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.80x = 959,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,603.55/925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.51

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