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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.94, 1,272.75 and 782.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.94, 1,272.75 and 782.90 is: 1,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.94 : 1,272.75 = 782.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.94/1,272.75 = 782.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.94x = 1,272.75 × 782.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.94x = 996,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,435.98/922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.63

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