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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.08, 1,282.96 and 696.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.08, 1,282.96 and 696.48 is: 960.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.08 : 1,282.96 = 696.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.08/1,282.96 = 696.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.08x = 1,282.96 × 696.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.08x = 893,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,555.98/930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.73

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