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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.93, 1,392.87 and 574.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.93, 1,392.87 and 574.82 is: 860.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.93 : 1,392.87 = 574.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.93/1,392.87 = 574.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.93x = 1,392.87 × 574.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.93x = 800,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,646.66/930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.05

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