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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.93, 1,283.34 and 576.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.93, 1,283.34 and 576.63 is: 794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.93 : 1,283.34 = 576.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.93/1,283.34 = 576.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.93x = 1,283.34 × 576.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.93x = 740,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,012.34/930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.92

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