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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.74, 1,397.01 and 709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.74, 1,397.01 and 709.30 is: 1,064.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.74 : 1,397.01 = 709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.74/1,397.01 = 709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.74x = 1,397.01 × 709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.74x = 990,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,895.70/930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.64

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