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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.19, 1,283.67 and 537.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.19, 1,283.67 and 537.14 is: 741.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.19 : 1,283.67 = 537.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.19/1,283.67 = 537.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.19x = 1,283.67 × 537.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.19x = 689,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,510.50/930.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.26

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