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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.08, 1,396.36 and 853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.08, 1,396.36 and 853.68 is: 1,281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.08 : 1,396.36 = 853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.08/1,396.36 = 853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.08x = 1,396.36 × 853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.08x = 1,192,044.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,044.60/930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.66

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