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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,276.92 and 831.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,276.92 and 831.72 is: 1,147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,276.92 = 831.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,276.92 = 831.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,276.92 × 831.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 1,062,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,039.90/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.31

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