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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.48, 1,282.56 and 580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.48, 1,282.56 and 580.04 is: 800.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.48 : 1,282.56 = 580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.48/1,282.56 = 580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.48x = 1,282.56 × 580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.48x = 743,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,936.10/929.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.38

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