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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.60, 1,284.66 and 710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.60, 1,284.66 and 710.46 is: 980.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.60 : 1,284.66 = 710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.60/1,284.66 = 710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.60x = 1,284.66 × 710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.60x = 912,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,699.54/930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.76

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