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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.27, 1,283.56 and 557.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.27, 1,283.56 and 557.11 is: 768.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.27 : 1,283.56 = 557.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.27/1,283.56 = 557.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.27x = 1,283.56 × 557.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.27x = 715,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,079.51/930.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.68

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