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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.69, 1,284.02 and 557.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.69, 1,284.02 and 557.79 is: 769.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.69 : 1,284.02 = 557.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.69/1,284.02 = 557.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.69x = 1,284.02 × 557.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.69x = 716,208.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,208.00/930.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.55

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