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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.70, 1,284.26 and 537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.70, 1,284.26 and 537.70 is: 741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.70 : 1,284.26 = 537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.70/1,284.26 = 537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.70x = 1,284.26 × 537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.70x = 690,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,546.60/930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.96

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