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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.46, 1,395.62 and 565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.46, 1,395.62 and 565.16 is: 847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.46 : 1,395.62 = 565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.46/1,395.62 = 565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.46x = 1,395.62 × 565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.46x = 788,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,748.60/930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.70

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