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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.64, 1,284.34 and 516.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.64, 1,284.34 and 516.64 is: 712.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.64 : 1,284.34 = 516.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.64/1,284.34 = 516.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.64x = 1,284.34 × 516.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.64x = 663,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,541.42/930.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.99

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