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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.30, 1,283.92 and 557.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.30, 1,283.92 and 557.40 is: 769.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.30 : 1,283.92 = 557.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.30/1,283.92 = 557.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.30x = 1,283.92 × 557.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.30x = 715,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,657.01/930.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.28

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