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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.08, 1,282.80 and 580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.08, 1,282.80 and 580.64 is: 800.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.08 : 1,282.80 = 580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.08/1,282.80 = 580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.08x = 1,282.80 × 580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.08x = 744,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,844.99/930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.84

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