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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.66, 1,284.33 and 557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.66, 1,284.33 and 557.66 is: 769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.66 : 1,284.33 = 557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.66/1,284.33 = 557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.66x = 1,284.33 × 557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.66x = 716,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,213.05/930.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.58

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