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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.21, 1,283.73 and 557.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.21, 1,283.73 and 557.22 is: 768.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.21 : 1,283.73 = 557.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.21/1,283.73 = 557.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.21x = 1,283.73 × 557.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.21x = 715,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,320.03/930.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.99

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