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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.43, 1,284.12 and 791.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.43, 1,284.12 and 791.01 is: 1,092.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.43 : 1,284.12 = 791.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.43/1,284.12 = 791.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.43x = 1,284.12 × 791.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.43x = 1,015,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,751.76/929.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.88

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