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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.27, 1,396.07 and 687.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.27, 1,396.07 and 687.45 is: 1,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.27 : 1,396.07 = 687.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.27/1,396.07 = 687.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.27x = 1,396.07 × 687.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.27x = 959,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,728.32/930.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.67

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