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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.96, 1,397.52 and 565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.96, 1,397.52 and 565.92 is: 849.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.96 : 1,397.52 = 565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.96/1,397.52 = 565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.96x = 1,397.52 × 565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.96x = 790,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,884.52/930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.54

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