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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.62, 1,386.51 and 771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.62, 1,386.51 and 771.03 is: 1,154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.62 : 1,386.51 = 771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.62/1,386.51 = 771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.62x = 1,386.51 × 771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.62x = 1,069,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,040.81/925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.95

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