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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.17, 1,395.55 and 583.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.17, 1,395.55 and 583.75 is: 875.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.17 : 1,395.55 = 583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.17/1,395.55 = 583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.17x = 1,395.55 × 583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.17x = 814,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,643.88/930.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.80

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