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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.50, 1,283.30 and 678.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.50, 1,283.30 and 678.08 is: 935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.50 : 1,283.30 = 678.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.50/1,283.30 = 678.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.50x = 1,283.30 × 678.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.50x = 870,173.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,173.65/930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.17

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