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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.71, 1,373.25 and 785.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.71, 1,373.25 and 785.55 is: 1,179.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.71 : 1,373.25 = 785.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.71/1,373.25 = 785.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.71x = 1,373.25 × 785.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.71x = 1,078,756.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,756.54/914.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.34

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