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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.96, 1,283.56 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.96, 1,283.56 and 580.44 is: 801.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.96 : 1,283.56 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.96/1,283.56 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.96x = 1,283.56 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.96x = 745,029.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,029.57/929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.14

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