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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.73, 1,386.97 and 779.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.73, 1,386.97 and 779.32 is: 1,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.73 : 1,386.97 = 779.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.73/1,386.97 = 779.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.73x = 1,386.97 × 779.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.73x = 1,080,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,897.63/925.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.62

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