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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.08, 1,395.98 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.08, 1,395.98 and 540.52 is: 811.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.08 : 1,395.98 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.08/1,395.98 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.08x = 1,395.98 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.08x = 754,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,561.84/930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.28

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