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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.71, 1,284.98 and 830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.71, 1,284.98 and 830.96 is: 1,147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.71 : 1,284.98 = 830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.71/1,284.98 = 830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.71x = 1,284.98 × 830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.71x = 1,067,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,756.40/930.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.25

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