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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.88, 1,399.97 and 785.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.88, 1,399.97 and 785.08 is: 1,180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.88 : 1,399.97 = 785.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.88/1,399.97 = 785.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.88x = 1,399.97 × 785.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.88x = 1,099,088.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,088.45/930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.70

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