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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.40, 1,283.89 and 557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.40, 1,283.89 and 557.55 is: 769.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.40 : 1,283.89 = 557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.40/1,283.89 = 557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.40x = 1,283.89 × 557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.40x = 715,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,832.87/930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.38

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