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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.26, 1,284.34 and 581.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.26, 1,284.34 and 581.42 is: 802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.26 : 1,284.34 = 581.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.26/1,284.34 = 581.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.26x = 1,284.34 × 581.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.26x = 746,740.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,740.96/930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.72

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