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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.54, 1,283.73 and 615.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.54, 1,283.73 and 615.72 is: 849.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.54 : 1,283.73 = 615.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.54/1,283.73 = 615.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.54x = 1,283.73 × 615.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.54x = 790,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,418.24/930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.42

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