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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.19, 1,283.66 and 516.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.19, 1,283.66 and 516.19 is: 712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.19 : 1,283.66 = 516.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.19/1,283.66 = 516.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.19x = 1,283.66 × 516.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.19x = 662,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,608.60/930.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.34

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