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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.72, 1,280.63 and 705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.72, 1,280.63 and 705.25 is: 974.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.72 : 1,280.63 = 705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.72/1,280.63 = 705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.72x = 1,280.63 × 705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.72x = 903,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,162.87/926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.59

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