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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.17, 1,283.65 and 576.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.17, 1,283.65 and 576.14 is: 795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.17 : 1,283.65 = 576.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.17/1,283.65 = 576.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.17x = 1,283.65 × 576.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.17x = 739,568.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,568.51/930.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.09

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