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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.30, 1,283.88 and 708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.30, 1,283.88 and 708.84 is: 978.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.30 : 1,283.88 = 708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.30/1,283.88 = 708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.30x = 1,283.88 × 708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.30x = 910,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,065.50/930.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.25

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