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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.18, 1,395.54 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.18, 1,395.54 and 560.40 is: 840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.18 : 1,395.54 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.18/1,395.54 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.18x = 1,395.54 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.18x = 782,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,060.62/930.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.76

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