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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.12, 1,283.78 and 557.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.12, 1,283.78 and 557.19 is: 769.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.12 : 1,283.78 = 557.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.12/1,283.78 = 557.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.12x = 1,283.78 × 557.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.12x = 715,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,306.59/930.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.05

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