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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.42, 1,388.94 and 781.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.42, 1,388.94 and 781.24 is: 1,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.42 : 1,388.94 = 781.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.42/1,388.94 = 781.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.42x = 1,388.94 × 781.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.42x = 1,085,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,084.63/925.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.54

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