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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.82, 1,282.73 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.82, 1,282.73 and 580.44 is: 800.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.82 : 1,282.73 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.82/1,282.73 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.82x = 1,282.73 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.82x = 744,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,544.90/929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.74

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