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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.50, 1,386.12 and 792.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.50, 1,386.12 and 792.34 is: 1,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.50 : 1,386.12 = 792.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.50/1,386.12 = 792.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.50x = 1,386.12 × 792.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.50x = 1,098,278.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,278.32/925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.69

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