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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.48, 1,285.50 and 792.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.48, 1,285.50 and 792.03 is: 1,094.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.48 : 1,285.50 = 792.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.48/1,285.50 = 792.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.48x = 1,285.50 × 792.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.48x = 1,018,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,154.57/930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.23

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