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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.09, 1,385.97 and 900.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.09, 1,385.97 and 900.75 is: 1,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.09 : 1,385.97 = 900.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.09/1,385.97 = 900.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.09x = 1,385.97 × 900.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.09x = 1,248,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,412.48/930.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.25

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