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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.16, 1,283.68 and 557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.16, 1,283.68 and 557.16 is: 768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.16 : 1,283.68 = 557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.16/1,283.68 = 557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.16x = 1,283.68 × 557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.16x = 715,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,211.03/930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.91

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