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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.05, 1,283.47 and 537.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.05, 1,283.47 and 537.07 is: 741.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.05 : 1,283.47 = 537.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.05/1,283.47 = 537.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.05x = 1,283.47 × 537.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.05x = 689,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,308.68/930.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.15

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