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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.21, 1,283.87 and 615.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.21, 1,283.87 and 615.49 is: 849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.21 : 1,283.87 = 615.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.21/1,283.87 = 615.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.21x = 1,283.87 × 615.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.21x = 790,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,209.15/930.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.50

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