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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.80, 1,394.40 and 545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.80, 1,394.40 and 545.60 is: 817.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.80 : 1,394.40 = 545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.80/1,394.40 = 545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.80x = 1,394.40 × 545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.80x = 760,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,784.64/930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.34

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