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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.90, 1,384.35 and 793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.90, 1,384.35 and 793.30 is: 1,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.90 : 1,384.35 = 793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.90/1,384.35 = 793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.90x = 1,384.35 × 793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.90x = 1,098,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,204.86/922.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.95

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