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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.05, 1,284.08 and 719.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.05, 1,284.08 and 719.86 is: 993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.05 : 1,284.08 = 719.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.05/1,284.08 = 719.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.05x = 1,284.08 × 719.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.05x = 924,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,357.83/930.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.88

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