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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.94, 1,284.70 and 516.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.94, 1,284.70 and 516.94 is: 713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.94 : 1,284.70 = 516.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.94/1,284.70 = 516.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.94x = 1,284.70 × 516.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.94x = 664,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,108.31/930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.38

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