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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.73, 1,381.98 and 893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.73, 1,381.98 and 893.28 is: 1,333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.73 : 1,381.98 = 893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.73/1,381.98 = 893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.73x = 1,381.98 × 893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.73x = 1,234,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,495.09/925.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.54

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