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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.52, 1,293.02 and 920.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.52, 1,293.02 and 920.39 is: 1,278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.52 : 1,293.02 = 920.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.52/1,293.02 = 920.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.52x = 1,293.02 × 920.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.52x = 1,190,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,078.08/930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.95

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