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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.76, 1,381.60 and 828.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.76, 1,381.60 and 828.48 is: 1,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.76 : 1,381.60 = 828.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.76/1,381.60 = 828.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.76x = 1,381.60 × 828.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.76x = 1,144,627.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,627.97/925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.42

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