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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.23, 1,395.35 and 545.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.23, 1,395.35 and 545.21 is: 817.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.23 : 1,395.35 = 545.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.23/1,395.35 = 545.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.23x = 1,395.35 × 545.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.23x = 760,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,758.77/930.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.82

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