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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,387.05 and 752.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,387.05 and 752.79 is: 1,127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,387.05 = 752.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,387.05 = 752.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,387.05 × 752.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 1,044,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,157.37/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.70

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