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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.44, 1,283.96 and 557.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.44, 1,283.96 and 557.63 is: 769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.44 : 1,283.96 = 557.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.44/1,283.96 = 557.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.44x = 1,283.96 × 557.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.44x = 715,965.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,965.41/930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.50

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