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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.38, 1,283.54 and 693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.38, 1,283.54 and 693.92 is: 957.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.38 : 1,283.54 = 693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.38/1,283.54 = 693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.38x = 1,283.54 × 693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.38x = 890,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,674.08/930.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.32

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