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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.94, 1,284.71 and 558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.94, 1,284.71 and 558.20 is: 770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.94 : 1,284.71 = 558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.94/1,284.71 = 558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.94x = 1,284.71 × 558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.94x = 717,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,125.12/930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.32

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