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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.12, 1,283.58 and 697.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.12, 1,283.58 and 697.56 is: 962.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.12 : 1,283.58 = 697.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.12/1,283.58 = 697.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.12x = 1,283.58 × 697.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.12x = 895,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,374.06/930.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.64

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