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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.84, 1,373.44 and 785.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.84, 1,373.44 and 785.67 is: 1,179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.84 : 1,373.44 = 785.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.84/1,373.44 = 785.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.84x = 1,373.44 × 785.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.84x = 1,079,068.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,068.64/914.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.52

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