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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.83, 1,283.30 and 580.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.83, 1,283.30 and 580.63 is: 801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.83 : 1,283.30 = 580.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.83/1,283.30 = 580.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.83x = 1,283.30 × 580.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.83x = 745,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,122.48/929.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.35

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