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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.75, 1,396.21 and 825.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.75, 1,396.21 and 825.86 is: 1,240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.75 : 1,396.21 = 825.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.75/1,396.21 = 825.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.75x = 1,396.21 × 825.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.75x = 1,153,073.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,073.99/929.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.20

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