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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.77, 1,284.66 and 537.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.77, 1,284.66 and 537.74 is: 742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.77 : 1,284.66 = 537.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.77/1,284.66 = 537.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.77x = 1,284.66 × 537.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.77x = 690,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,810.38/930.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.19

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