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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.28, 1,283.81 and 576.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.28, 1,283.81 and 576.26 is: 795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.28 : 1,283.81 = 576.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.28/1,283.81 = 576.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.28x = 1,283.81 × 576.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.28x = 739,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,808.35/930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.25

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