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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.44, 1,380.48 and 784.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.44, 1,380.48 and 784.64 is: 1,175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.44 : 1,380.48 = 784.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.44/1,380.48 = 784.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.44x = 1,380.48 × 784.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.44x = 1,083,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,179.83/921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.53

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