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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.16, 1,283.76 and 537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.16, 1,283.76 and 537.16 is: 741.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.16 : 1,283.76 = 537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.16/1,283.76 = 537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.16x = 1,283.76 × 537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.16x = 689,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,584.52/930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.36

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