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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.99, 1,272.52 and 883.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.99, 1,272.52 and 883.16 is: 1,213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.99 : 1,272.52 = 883.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.99/1,272.52 = 883.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.99x = 1,272.52 × 883.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.99x = 1,123,840.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,840.97/925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.66

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