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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.74, 1,388.73 and 761.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.74, 1,388.73 and 761.37 is: 1,142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.74 : 1,388.73 = 761.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.74/1,388.73 = 761.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.74x = 1,388.73 × 761.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.74x = 1,057,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,337.36/925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.15

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