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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.86, 1,308.96 and 925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.86, 1,308.96 and 925.56 is: 1,275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.86 : 1,308.96 = 925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.86/1,308.96 = 925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.86x = 1,308.96 × 925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.86x = 1,211,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,521.02/949.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.47

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