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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.21, 1,283.76 and 531.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.21, 1,283.76 and 531.99 is: 734.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.21 : 1,283.76 = 531.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.21/1,283.76 = 531.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.21x = 1,283.76 × 531.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.21x = 682,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,947.48/930.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.19

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