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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.76, 1,284.18 and 557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.76, 1,284.18 and 557.56 is: 769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.76 : 1,284.18 = 557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.76/1,284.18 = 557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.76x = 1,284.18 × 557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.76x = 716,007.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,007.40/930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.27

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