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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.36, 1,395.56 and 579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.36, 1,395.56 and 579.08 is: 868.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.36 : 1,395.56 = 579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.36/1,395.56 = 579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.36x = 1,395.56 × 579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.36x = 808,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,140.88/930.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.63

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