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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.20, 1,283.66 and 516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.20, 1,283.66 and 516.20 is: 712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.20 : 1,283.66 = 516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.20/1,283.66 = 516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.20x = 1,283.66 × 516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.20x = 662,616.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,616.29/930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.34

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