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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.33, 1,283.85 and 537.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.33, 1,283.85 and 537.35 is: 741.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.33 : 1,283.85 = 537.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.33/1,283.85 = 537.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.33x = 1,283.85 × 537.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.33x = 689,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,875.19/930.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.54

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