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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.96, 1,284.78 and 538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.96, 1,284.78 and 538.12 is: 742.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.96 : 1,284.78 = 538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.96/1,284.78 = 538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.96x = 1,284.78 × 538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.96x = 691,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,365.81/930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.64

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