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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.78, 1,284.49 and 532.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.78, 1,284.49 and 532.53 is: 734.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.78 : 1,284.49 = 532.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.78/1,284.49 = 532.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.78x = 1,284.49 × 532.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.78x = 684,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,023.04/930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.89

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