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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.52, 1,389.52 and 789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.52, 1,389.52 and 789.44 is: 1,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.52 : 1,389.52 = 789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.52/1,389.52 = 789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.52x = 1,389.52 × 789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.52x = 1,096,942.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,942.67/925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.22

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