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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.55, 1,381.61 and 856.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.55, 1,381.61 and 856.96 is: 1,279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.55 : 1,381.61 = 856.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.55/1,381.61 = 856.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.55x = 1,381.61 × 856.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.55x = 1,183,980.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,980.19/925.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.22

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