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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.10, 1,283.82 and 537.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.10, 1,283.82 and 537.38 is: 741.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.10 : 1,283.82 = 537.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.10/1,283.82 = 537.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.10x = 1,283.82 × 537.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.10x = 689,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,899.19/930.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.75

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