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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.32, 1,380.18 and 786.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.32, 1,380.18 and 786.82 is: 1,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.32 : 1,380.18 = 786.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.32/1,380.18 = 786.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.32x = 1,380.18 × 786.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.32x = 1,085,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,953.23/925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.60

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