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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.69, 1,284.66 and 538.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.69, 1,284.66 and 538.11 is: 742.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.69 : 1,284.66 = 538.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.69/1,284.66 = 538.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.69x = 1,284.66 × 538.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.69x = 691,288.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,288.39/930.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.77

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