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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.67, 1,284.96 and 825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.67, 1,284.96 and 825.44 is: 1,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.67 : 1,284.96 = 825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.67/1,284.96 = 825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.67x = 1,284.96 × 825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.67x = 1,060,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,657.38/931.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.45

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