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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.44, 1,282.08 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.44, 1,282.08 and 580.32 is: 800.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.44 : 1,282.08 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.44/1,282.08 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.44x = 1,282.08 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.44x = 744,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,016.67/929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.50

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