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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.57, 1,394.54 and 724.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.57, 1,394.54 and 724.23 is: 1,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.57 : 1,394.54 = 724.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.57/1,394.54 = 724.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.57x = 1,394.54 × 724.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.57x = 1,009,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,964.08/930.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.32

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