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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.16, 1,284.02 and 615.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.16, 1,284.02 and 615.57 is: 849.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.16 : 1,284.02 = 615.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.16/1,284.02 = 615.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.16x = 1,284.02 × 615.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.16x = 790,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,404.19/930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.75

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