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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.59, 1,283.99 and 557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.59, 1,283.99 and 557.72 is: 769.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.59 : 1,283.99 = 557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.59/1,283.99 = 557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.59x = 1,283.99 × 557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.59x = 716,102.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,102.51/930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.52

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