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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.93, 1,284.63 and 532.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.93, 1,284.63 and 532.65 is: 735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.93 : 1,284.63 = 532.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.93/1,284.63 = 532.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.93x = 1,284.63 × 532.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.93x = 684,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,258.17/930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.03

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