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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.51, 1,284.71 and 717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.51, 1,284.71 and 717.44 is: 990.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.51 : 1,284.71 = 717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.51/1,284.71 = 717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.51x = 1,284.71 × 717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.51x = 921,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,692.33/930.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.52

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