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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.50, 1,285.47 and 612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.50, 1,285.47 and 612.22 is: 845.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.50 : 1,285.47 = 612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.50/1,285.47 = 612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.50x = 1,285.47 × 612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.50x = 786,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,990.44/930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.77

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