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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.58, 1,284.06 and 863.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.58, 1,284.06 and 863.97 is: 1,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.58 : 1,284.06 = 863.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.58/1,284.06 = 863.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.58x = 1,284.06 × 863.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.58x = 1,109,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,389.32/929.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.43

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