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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.34, 1,395.90 and 584.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.34, 1,395.90 and 584.46 is: 876.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.34 : 1,395.90 = 584.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.34/1,395.90 = 584.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.34x = 1,395.90 × 584.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.34x = 815,847.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,847.71/930.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.94

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