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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.86, 1,284.71 and 537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.86, 1,284.71 and 537.88 is: 742.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.86 : 1,284.71 = 537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.86/1,284.71 = 537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.86x = 1,284.71 × 537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.86x = 691,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,019.81/930.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.35

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