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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.29, 1,393.79 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.29, 1,393.79 and 564.24 is: 845.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.29 : 1,393.79 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.29/1,393.79 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.29x = 1,393.79 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.29x = 786,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,429.25/930.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.36

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