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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.53, 1,284.04 and 537.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.53, 1,284.04 and 537.53 is: 741.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.53 : 1,284.04 = 537.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.53/1,284.04 = 537.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.53x = 1,284.04 × 537.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.53x = 690,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,210.02/930.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.74

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