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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.47, 1,283.42 and 778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.47, 1,283.42 and 778.64 is: 1,073.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.47 : 1,283.42 = 778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.47/1,283.42 = 778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.47x = 1,283.42 × 778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.47x = 999,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,311.84/930.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.99

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