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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.27, 1,284.09 and 537.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.27, 1,284.09 and 537.42 is: 741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.27 : 1,284.09 = 537.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.27/1,284.09 = 537.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.27x = 1,284.09 × 537.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.27x = 690,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,095.65/930.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.82

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