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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.39, 1,285.02 and 619.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.39, 1,285.02 and 619.35 is: 855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.39 : 1,285.02 = 619.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.39/1,285.02 = 619.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.39x = 1,285.02 × 619.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.39x = 795,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,877.14/930.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.42

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