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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930, 1,283.44 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930, 1,283.44 and 516 is: 712.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930 : 1,283.44 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930/1,283.44 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930x = 1,283.44 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930x = 662,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,255.04/930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.10

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