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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.32, 1,394.96 and 565.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.32, 1,394.96 and 565.35 is: 847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.32 : 1,394.96 = 565.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.32/1,394.96 = 565.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.32x = 1,394.96 × 565.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.32x = 788,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,632.58/930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.70

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