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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.91, 1,284.39 and 532.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.91, 1,284.39 and 532.57 is: 734.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.91 : 1,284.39 = 532.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.91/1,284.39 = 532.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.91x = 1,284.39 × 532.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.91x = 684,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,027.58/930.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.79

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