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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.94, 1,284.21 and 845.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.94, 1,284.21 and 845.46 is: 1,163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.94 : 1,284.21 = 845.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.94/1,284.21 = 845.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.94x = 1,284.21 × 845.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.94x = 1,085,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,748.19/932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.79

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