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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.52, 1,283.49 and 557.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.52, 1,283.49 and 557.23 is: 768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.52 : 1,283.49 = 557.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.52/1,283.49 = 557.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.52x = 1,283.49 × 557.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.52x = 715,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,199.13/930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.60

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