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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.54, 1,372.99 and 785.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.54, 1,372.99 and 785.37 is: 1,179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.54 : 1,372.99 = 785.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.54/1,372.99 = 785.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.54x = 1,372.99 × 785.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.54x = 1,078,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,305.16/914.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.07

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