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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.78, 1,284.43 and 552.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.78, 1,284.43 and 552.69 is: 762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.78 : 1,284.43 = 552.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.78/1,284.43 = 552.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.78x = 1,284.43 × 552.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.78x = 709,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,889.90/930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.68

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