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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.61, 1,283.63 and 580.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.61, 1,283.63 and 580.41 is: 801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.61 : 1,283.63 = 580.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.61/1,283.63 = 580.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.61x = 1,283.63 × 580.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.61x = 745,028.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,028.79/929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.44

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