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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.15, 1,283.64 and 615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.15, 1,283.64 and 615.96 is: 850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.15 : 1,283.64 = 615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.15/1,283.64 = 615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.15x = 1,283.64 × 615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.15x = 790,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,670.89/930.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.05

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