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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.44, 1,284 and 537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.44, 1,284 and 537.46 is: 741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.44 : 1,284 = 537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.44/1,284 = 537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.44x = 1,284 × 537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.44x = 690,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,098.64/930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.69

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