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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.96, 1,388.90 and 897.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.96, 1,388.90 and 897.34 is: 1,338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.96 : 1,388.90 = 897.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.96/1,388.90 = 897.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.96x = 1,388.90 × 897.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.96x = 1,246,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,315.53/930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.74

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