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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.62, 1,284.19 and 537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.62, 1,284.19 and 537.64 is: 741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.62 : 1,284.19 = 537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.62/1,284.19 = 537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.62x = 1,284.19 × 537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.62x = 690,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,427.36/930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.90

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