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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.95, 1,381.12 and 787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.95, 1,381.12 and 787.44 is: 1,174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.95 : 1,381.12 = 787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.95/1,381.12 = 787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.95x = 1,381.12 × 787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.95x = 1,087,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,547.16/925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.52

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