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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.53, 1,283.76 and 557.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.53, 1,283.76 and 557.53 is: 769.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.53 : 1,283.76 = 557.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.53/1,283.76 = 557.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.53x = 1,283.76 × 557.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.53x = 715,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,734.71/930.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.17

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