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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.32, 1,283.82 and 576.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.32, 1,283.82 and 576.24 is: 795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.32 : 1,283.82 = 576.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.32/1,283.82 = 576.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.32x = 1,283.82 × 576.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.32x = 739,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,788.44/930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.20

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