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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.46, 1,372.88 and 785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.46, 1,372.88 and 785.30 is: 1,178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.46 : 1,372.88 = 785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.46/1,372.88 = 785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.46x = 1,372.88 × 785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.46x = 1,078,111.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,111.87/914.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.96

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