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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.50, 1,284.25 and 620.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.50, 1,284.25 and 620.18 is: 855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.50 : 1,284.25 = 620.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.50/1,284.25 = 620.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.50x = 1,284.25 × 620.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.50x = 796,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,466.17/930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.96

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