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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.24, 1,282.95 and 664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.24, 1,282.95 and 664.16 is: 915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.24 : 1,282.95 = 664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.24/1,282.95 = 664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.24x = 1,282.95 × 664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.24x = 852,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,077.66/930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.98

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