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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.52, 1,396.10 and 583.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.52, 1,396.10 and 583.43 is: 875.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.52 : 1,396.10 = 583.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.52/1,396.10 = 583.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.52x = 1,396.10 × 583.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.52x = 814,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,527.20/930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.35

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