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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.48, 1,284.53 and 720.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.48, 1,284.53 and 720.18 is: 994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.48 : 1,284.53 = 720.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.48/1,284.53 = 720.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.48x = 1,284.53 × 720.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.48x = 925,092.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,092.82/930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.21

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