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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.99, 1,395.59 and 850.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.99, 1,395.59 and 850.80 is: 1,275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.99 : 1,395.59 = 850.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.99/1,395.59 = 850.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.99x = 1,395.59 × 850.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.99x = 1,187,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,363.72/930.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.38

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