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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930, 1,283.46 and 580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930, 1,283.46 and 580.92 is: 801.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930 : 1,283.46 = 580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930/1,283.46 = 580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930x = 1,283.46 × 580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930x = 745,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,587.58/930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.71

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