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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.96, 1,279.04 and 749.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.96, 1,279.04 and 749.58 is: 1,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.96 : 1,279.04 = 749.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.96/1,279.04 = 749.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.96x = 1,279.04 × 749.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.96x = 958,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,742.80/925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.40

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