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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.85, 1,396.87 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.85, 1,396.87 and 345.80 is: 518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.85 : 1,396.87 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.85/1,396.87 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.85x = 1,396.87 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.85x = 483,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,040.27/930.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.93

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