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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.56, 1,284.08 and 537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.56, 1,284.08 and 537.57 is: 741.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.56 : 1,284.08 = 537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.56/1,284.08 = 537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.56x = 1,284.08 × 537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.56x = 690,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,280.20/930.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.79

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