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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.84, 1,284.30 and 532.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.84, 1,284.30 and 532.50 is: 734.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.84 : 1,284.30 = 532.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.84/1,284.30 = 532.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.84x = 1,284.30 × 532.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.84x = 683,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,889.75/930.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.70

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