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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.54, 1,395.56 and 555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.54, 1,395.56 and 555.06 is: 832.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.54 : 1,395.56 = 555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.54/1,395.56 = 555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.54x = 1,395.56 × 555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.54x = 774,619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,619.53/930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.44

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