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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.42, 1,394.82 and 642.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.42, 1,394.82 and 642.06 is: 962.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.42 : 1,394.82 = 642.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.42/1,394.82 = 642.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.42x = 1,394.82 × 642.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.42x = 895,558.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,558.13/930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.53

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