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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.97, 1,394.94 and 792.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.97, 1,394.94 and 792.13 is: 1,188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.97 : 1,394.94 = 792.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.97/1,394.94 = 792.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.97x = 1,394.94 × 792.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.97x = 1,104,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,973.82/929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.18

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