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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.11, 1,385.81 and 783.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.11, 1,385.81 and 783.82 is: 1,169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.11 : 1,385.81 = 783.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.11/1,385.81 = 783.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.11x = 1,385.81 × 783.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.11x = 1,086,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,225.59/929.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.10

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