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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.11, 1,283.16 and 615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.11, 1,283.16 and 615.52 is: 849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.11 : 1,283.16 = 615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.11/1,283.16 = 615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.11x = 1,283.16 × 615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.11x = 789,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,816.96/930.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.17

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