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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.88, 1,281.78 and 806.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.88, 1,281.78 and 806.55 is: 1,110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.88 : 1,281.78 = 806.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.88/1,281.78 = 806.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.88x = 1,281.78 × 806.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.88x = 1,033,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,819.66/930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.58

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