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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.05, 1,283.33 and 556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.05, 1,283.33 and 556.94 is: 768.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.05 : 1,283.33 = 556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.05/1,283.33 = 556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.05x = 1,283.33 × 556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.05x = 714,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,737.81/930.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.49

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