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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.60, 1,384.80 and 839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.60, 1,384.80 and 839.20 is: 1,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.60 : 1,384.80 = 839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.60/1,384.80 = 839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.60x = 1,384.80 × 839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.60x = 1,162,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,124.16/925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.54

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