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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.34, 1,283.88 and 557.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.34, 1,283.88 and 557.34 is: 769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.34 : 1,283.88 = 557.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.34/1,283.88 = 557.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.34x = 1,283.88 × 557.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.34x = 715,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,554.95/930.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.13

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