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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930, 1,395.22 and 539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930, 1,395.22 and 539.90 is: 809.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930 : 1,395.22 = 539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930/1,395.22 = 539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930x = 1,395.22 × 539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930x = 753,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,279.28/930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.98

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