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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.94, 1,387.34 and 809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.94, 1,387.34 and 809.10 is: 1,212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.94 : 1,387.34 = 809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.94/1,387.34 = 809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.94x = 1,387.34 × 809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.94x = 1,122,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,492.75/925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.27

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