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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.52, 1,371.04 and 785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.52, 1,371.04 and 785.04 is: 1,178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.52 : 1,371.04 = 785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.52/1,371.04 = 785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.52x = 1,371.04 × 785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.52x = 1,076,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,321.24/913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.21

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