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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.56, 1,284.08 and 516.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.56, 1,284.08 and 516.56 is: 712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.56 : 1,284.08 = 516.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.56/1,284.08 = 516.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.56x = 1,284.08 × 516.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.56x = 663,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,304.36/930.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.80

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