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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.94, 1,391.67 and 785.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.94, 1,391.67 and 785.22 is: 1,175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.94 : 1,391.67 = 785.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.94/1,391.67 = 785.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.94x = 1,391.67 × 785.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.94x = 1,092,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,767.12/929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.09

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