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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.02, 1,393.80 and 581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.02, 1,393.80 and 581.80 is: 872.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.02 : 1,393.80 = 581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.02/1,393.80 = 581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.02x = 1,393.80 × 581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.02x = 810,912.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,912.84/929.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.87

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