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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,386.18 and 771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,386.18 and 771.30 is: 1,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,386.18 = 771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,386.18 = 771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,386.18 × 771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 1,069,160.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,160.63/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.60

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