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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.01, 1,283.97 and 581.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.01, 1,283.97 and 581.17 is: 802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.01 : 1,283.97 = 581.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.01/1,283.97 = 581.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.01x = 1,283.97 × 581.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.01x = 746,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,204.84/930.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.36

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