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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.60, 1,282.68 and 791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.60, 1,282.68 and 791.44 is: 1,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.60 : 1,282.68 = 791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.60/1,282.68 = 791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.60x = 1,282.68 × 791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.60x = 1,015,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,164.26/931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.70

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