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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,279.80 and 704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,279.80 and 704.52 is: 973.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,279.80 = 704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,279.80 = 704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,279.80 × 704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 901,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,644.70/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.78

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