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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.68, 1,284.25 and 557.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.68, 1,284.25 and 557.59 is: 769.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.68 : 1,284.25 = 557.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.68/1,284.25 = 557.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.68x = 1,284.25 × 557.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.68x = 716,084.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,084.96/930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.42

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