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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.11, 1,283.73 and 537.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.11, 1,283.73 and 537.13 is: 741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.11 : 1,283.73 = 537.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.11/1,283.73 = 537.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.11x = 1,283.73 × 537.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.11x = 689,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,523.48/930.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.34

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