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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.80, 1,382.01 and 858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.80, 1,382.01 and 858.24 is: 1,281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.80 : 1,382.01 = 858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.80/1,382.01 = 858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.80x = 1,382.01 × 858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.80x = 1,186,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,096.26/925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.16

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