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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.76, 1,282.68 and 580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.76, 1,282.68 and 580.56 is: 800.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.76 : 1,282.68 = 580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.76/1,282.68 = 580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.76x = 1,282.68 × 580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.76x = 744,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,672.70/929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.93

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