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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.42, 1,395.19 and 540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.42, 1,395.19 and 540.54 is: 810.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.42 : 1,395.19 = 540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.42/1,395.19 = 540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.42x = 1,395.19 × 540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.42x = 754,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,153.30/930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.56

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