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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.14, 1,283.58 and 537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.14, 1,283.58 and 537.16 is: 741.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.14 : 1,283.58 = 537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.14/1,283.58 = 537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.14x = 1,283.58 × 537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.14x = 689,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,487.83/930.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.27

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