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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.28, 1,283.80 and 532.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.28, 1,283.80 and 532.03 is: 734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.28 : 1,283.80 = 532.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.28/1,283.80 = 532.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.28x = 1,283.80 × 532.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.28x = 683,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,013.70/930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.20

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