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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.55, 1,385.88 and 895.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.55, 1,385.88 and 895.25 is: 1,337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.55 : 1,385.88 = 895.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.55/1,385.88 = 895.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.55x = 1,385.88 × 895.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.55x = 1,240,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,701.13/927.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.61

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