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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.28, 1,281.92 and 580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.28, 1,281.92 and 580.08 is: 800.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.28 : 1,281.92 = 580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.28/1,281.92 = 580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.28x = 1,281.92 × 580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.28x = 743,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,616.15/929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.21

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