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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.85, 1,284.65 and 709.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.85, 1,284.65 and 709.42 is: 979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.85 : 1,284.65 = 709.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.85/1,284.65 = 709.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.85x = 1,284.65 × 709.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.85x = 911,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,356.40/930.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.06

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