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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.71, 1,284.42 and 557.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.71, 1,284.42 and 557.75 is: 769.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.71 : 1,284.42 = 557.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.71/1,284.42 = 557.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.71x = 1,284.42 × 557.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.71x = 716,385.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,385.26/930.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.72

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