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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.36, 1,283.74 and 537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.36, 1,283.74 and 537.30 is: 741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.36 : 1,283.74 = 537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.36/1,283.74 = 537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.36x = 1,283.74 × 537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.36x = 689,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,753.50/930.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.38

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