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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.60, 1,393.74 and 712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.60, 1,393.74 and 712.44 is: 1,067.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.60 : 1,393.74 = 712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.60/1,393.74 = 712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.60x = 1,393.74 × 712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.60x = 992,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,956.13/930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.01

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