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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.60, 1,283.55 and 709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.60, 1,283.55 and 709.02 is: 977.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.60 : 1,283.55 = 709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.60/1,283.55 = 709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.60x = 1,283.55 × 709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.60x = 910,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,062.62/930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.93

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