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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.98, 1,284.66 and 538.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.98, 1,284.66 and 538.13 is: 742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.98 : 1,284.66 = 538.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.98/1,284.66 = 538.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.98x = 1,284.66 × 538.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.98x = 691,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,314.09/930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.57

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