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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.72, 1,284.68 and 774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.72, 1,284.68 and 774.52 is: 1,067.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.72 : 1,284.68 = 774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.72/1,284.68 = 774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.72x = 1,284.68 × 774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.72x = 995,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,010.35/931.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.93

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