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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.36, 1,282.98 and 694.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.36, 1,282.98 and 694.86 is: 958.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.36 : 1,282.98 = 694.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.36/1,282.98 = 694.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.36x = 1,282.98 × 694.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.36x = 891,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,491.48/930.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.22

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