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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.31, 1,283.83 and 537.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.31, 1,283.83 and 537.33 is: 741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.31 : 1,283.83 = 537.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.31/1,283.83 = 537.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.31x = 1,283.83 × 537.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.31x = 689,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,843.84/930.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.52

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