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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.08, 1,283.95 and 537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.08, 1,283.95 and 537.03 is: 741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.08 : 1,283.95 = 537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.08/1,283.95 = 537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.08x = 1,283.95 × 537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.08x = 689,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,520.34/930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.35

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