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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.48, 1,285.50 and 775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.48, 1,285.50 and 775.96 is: 1,070.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.48 : 1,285.50 = 775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.48/1,285.50 = 775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.48x = 1,285.50 × 775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.48x = 997,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,496.58/931.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.87

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