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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.91, 1,283.35 and 762.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.91, 1,283.35 and 762.27 is: 1,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.91 : 1,283.35 = 762.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.91/1,283.35 = 762.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.91x = 1,283.35 × 762.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.91x = 978,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,259.20/930.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.86

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