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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.34, 1,285.93 and 890.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.34, 1,285.93 and 890.98 is: 1,228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.34 : 1,285.93 = 890.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.34/1,285.93 = 890.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.34x = 1,285.93 × 890.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.34x = 1,145,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,737.91/932.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.88

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