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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.47, 1,396.29 and 540.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.47, 1,396.29 and 540.66 is: 811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.47 : 1,396.29 = 540.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.47/1,396.29 = 540.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.47x = 1,396.29 × 540.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.47x = 754,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,913.28/930.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.32

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