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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.22, 1,284 and 774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.22, 1,284 and 774.04 is: 1,067.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.22 : 1,284 = 774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.22/1,284 = 774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.22x = 1,284 × 774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.22x = 993,860.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,860.94/931.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.27

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