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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.96, 1,284.12 and 899.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.96, 1,284.12 and 899.28 is: 1,240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.96 : 1,284.12 = 899.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.96/1,284.12 = 899.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.96x = 1,284.12 × 899.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.96x = 1,154,783.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,783.43/930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.42

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