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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.33, 1,284.03 and 532.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.33, 1,284.03 and 532.01 is: 734.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.33 : 1,284.03 = 532.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.33/1,284.03 = 532.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.33x = 1,284.03 × 532.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.33x = 683,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,120.01/930.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.28

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