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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.96, 1,384.56 and 785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.96, 1,384.56 and 785.88 is: 1,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.96 : 1,384.56 = 785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.96/1,384.56 = 785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.96x = 1,384.56 × 785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.96x = 1,088,098.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,098.01/921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.20

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