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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.54, 1,284.70 and 581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.54, 1,284.70 and 581.70 is: 803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.54 : 1,284.70 = 581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.54/1,284.70 = 581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.54x = 1,284.70 × 581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.54x = 747,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,309.99/930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.09

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