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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.85, 1,276.63 and 705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.85, 1,276.63 and 705.32 is: 972.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.85 : 1,276.63 = 705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.85/1,276.63 = 705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.85x = 1,276.63 × 705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.85x = 900,436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,436.49/925.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.55

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