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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.52, 1,398.72 and 785.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.52, 1,398.72 and 785.12 is: 1,178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.52 : 1,398.72 = 785.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.52/1,398.72 = 785.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.52x = 1,398.72 × 785.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.52x = 1,098,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,163.05/931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.89

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