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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.84, 1,281.65 and 790.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.84, 1,281.65 and 790.68 is: 1,088.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.84 : 1,281.65 = 790.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.84/1,281.65 = 790.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.84x = 1,281.65 × 790.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.84x = 1,013,371.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,371.07/930.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.66

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