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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.68, 1,281.68 and 900.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.68, 1,281.68 and 900.93 is: 1,242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.68 : 1,281.68 = 900.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.68/1,281.68 = 900.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.68x = 1,281.68 × 900.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.68x = 1,154,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,693.05/929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.03

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