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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.24, 1,283.74 and 576.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.24, 1,283.74 and 576.22 is: 795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.24 : 1,283.74 = 576.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.24/1,283.74 = 576.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.24x = 1,283.74 × 576.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.24x = 739,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,716.66/930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.19

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