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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.48, 1,394.20 and 565.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.48, 1,394.20 and 565.38 is: 847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.48 : 1,394.20 = 565.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.48/1,394.20 = 565.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.48x = 1,394.20 × 565.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.48x = 788,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,252.80/930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.15

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