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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.06, 1,388.81 and 848.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.06, 1,388.81 and 848.65 is: 1,274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.06 : 1,388.81 = 848.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.06/1,388.81 = 848.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.06x = 1,388.81 × 848.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.06x = 1,178,613.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,613.61/925.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.09

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