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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.93, 1,264.37 and 794.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.93, 1,264.37 and 794.19 is: 1,092.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.93 : 1,264.37 = 794.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.93/1,264.37 = 794.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.93x = 1,264.37 × 794.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.93x = 1,004,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,150.01/918.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.74

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