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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.65, 1,283.64 and 615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.65, 1,283.64 and 615.74 is: 849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.65 : 1,283.64 = 615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.65/1,283.64 = 615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.65x = 1,283.64 × 615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.65x = 790,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,388.49/930.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.29

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