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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.26, 1,283.31 and 557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.26, 1,283.31 and 557.06 is: 768.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.26 : 1,283.31 = 557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.26/1,283.31 = 557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.26x = 1,283.31 × 557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.26x = 714,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,874.25/930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.47

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