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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.96, 1,283.33 and 709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.96, 1,283.33 and 709.53 is: 978.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.96 : 1,283.33 = 709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.96/1,283.33 = 709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.96x = 1,283.33 × 709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.96x = 910,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,557.59/930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.08

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