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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.59, 1,385.33 and 757.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.59, 1,385.33 and 757.25 is: 1,139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.59 : 1,385.33 = 757.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.59/1,385.33 = 757.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.59x = 1,385.33 × 757.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.59x = 1,049,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,037.75/920.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.53

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