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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.02, 1,283.37 and 557.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.02, 1,283.37 and 557.03 is: 768.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.02 : 1,283.37 = 557.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.02/1,283.37 = 557.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.02x = 1,283.37 × 557.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.02x = 714,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,875.59/930.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.67

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