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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.47, 1,284.11 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.47, 1,284.11 and 532.16 is: 734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.47 : 1,284.11 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.47/1,284.11 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.47x = 1,284.11 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.47x = 683,342.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,342.90/930.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.41

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