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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.07, 1,393.89 and 582.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.07, 1,393.89 and 582.58 is: 873.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.07 : 1,393.89 = 582.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.07/1,393.89 = 582.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.07x = 1,393.89 × 582.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.07x = 812,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,052.44/930.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.11

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