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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.98, 1,394.95 and 565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.98, 1,394.95 and 565.88 is: 847.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.98 : 1,394.95 = 565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.98/1,394.95 = 565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.98x = 1,394.95 × 565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.98x = 789,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,374.31/930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.90

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