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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.29, 1,283.45 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.29, 1,283.45 and 537.44 is: 741.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.29 : 1,283.45 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.29/1,283.45 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.29x = 1,283.45 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.29x = 689,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,768.26/930.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.46

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