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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.92, 1,284.71 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.92, 1,284.71 and 532.64 is: 735.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.92 : 1,284.71 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.92/1,284.71 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.92x = 1,284.71 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.92x = 684,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,278.85/930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.06

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