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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.46, 1,283.76 and 576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.46, 1,283.76 and 576.64 is: 795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.46 : 1,283.76 = 576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.46/1,283.76 = 576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.46x = 1,283.76 × 576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.46x = 740,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,261.27/930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.59

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