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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.17, 1,283.90 and 615.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.17, 1,283.90 and 615.48 is: 849.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.17 : 1,283.90 = 615.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.17/1,283.90 = 615.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.17x = 1,283.90 × 615.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.17x = 790,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,211.69/930.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.54

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