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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.17, 1,394.16 and 583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.17, 1,394.16 and 583.58 is: 874.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.17 : 1,394.16 = 583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.17/1,394.16 = 583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.17x = 1,394.16 × 583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.17x = 813,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,596.92/930.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.68

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