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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.70, 1,283.01 and 709.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.70, 1,283.01 and 709.27 is: 977.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.70 : 1,283.01 = 709.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.70/1,283.01 = 709.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.70x = 1,283.01 × 709.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.70x = 910,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,000.50/930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.76

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