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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,249.92 and 785.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,249.92 and 785.16 is: 1,080.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,249.92 = 785.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,249.92 = 785.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,249.92 × 785.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 981,387.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,387.19/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.92

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