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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.17, 1,283.28 and 537.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.17, 1,283.28 and 537.05 is: 740.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.17 : 1,283.28 = 537.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.17/1,283.28 = 537.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.17x = 1,283.28 × 537.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.17x = 689,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,185.52/930.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.92

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