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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.98, 1,387.14 and 719.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.98, 1,387.14 and 719.42 is: 1,077.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.98 : 1,387.14 = 719.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.98/1,387.14 = 719.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.98x = 1,387.14 × 719.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.98x = 997,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,936.26/925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.71

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