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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.44, 1,278.84 and 804.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.44, 1,278.84 and 804.70 is: 1,107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.44 : 1,278.84 = 804.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.44/1,278.84 = 804.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.44x = 1,278.84 × 804.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.44x = 1,029,082.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,082.55/929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.21

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