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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.29, 1,395.63 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.29, 1,395.63 and 583.74 is: 875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.29 : 1,395.63 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.29/1,395.63 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.29x = 1,395.63 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.29x = 814,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,685.06/930.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.74

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