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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.51, 1,396.07 and 583.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.51, 1,396.07 and 583.42 is: 875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.51 : 1,396.07 = 583.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.51/1,396.07 = 583.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.51x = 1,396.07 × 583.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.51x = 814,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,495.16/930.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.32

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