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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.69, 1,284.35 and 516.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.69, 1,284.35 and 516.69 is: 713.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.69 : 1,284.35 = 516.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.69/1,284.35 = 516.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.69x = 1,284.35 × 516.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.69x = 663,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,610.80/930.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.03

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