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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.55, 1,282.76 and 580.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.55, 1,282.76 and 580.63 is: 800.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.55 : 1,282.76 = 580.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.55/1,282.76 = 580.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.55x = 1,282.76 × 580.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.55x = 744,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,806.04/930.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.39

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