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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.49, 1,284.13 and 557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.49, 1,284.13 and 557.73 is: 769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.49 : 1,284.13 = 557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.49/1,284.13 = 557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.49x = 1,284.13 × 557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.49x = 716,197.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,197.82/930.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.70

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