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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.51, 1,283.91 and 557.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.51, 1,283.91 and 557.37 is: 769.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.51 : 1,283.91 = 557.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.51/1,283.91 = 557.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.51x = 1,283.91 × 557.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.51x = 715,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,612.92/930.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.05

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