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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.74, 1,282.84 and 796.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.74, 1,282.84 and 796.99 is: 1,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.74 : 1,282.84 = 796.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.74/1,282.84 = 796.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.74x = 1,282.84 × 796.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.74x = 1,022,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,407.86/930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.49

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