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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.56, 1,393.71 and 539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.56, 1,393.71 and 539.60 is: 808.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.56 : 1,393.71 = 539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.56/1,393.71 = 539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.56x = 1,393.71 × 539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.56x = 752,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,036.92/930.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.15

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