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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.40, 1,393.76 and 564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.40, 1,393.76 and 564.32 is: 845.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.40 : 1,393.76 = 564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.40/1,393.76 = 564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.40x = 1,393.76 × 564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.40x = 786,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,526.64/930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.36

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