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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.63, 1,393.89 and 582.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.63, 1,393.89 and 582.83 is: 872.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.63 : 1,393.89 = 582.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.63/1,393.89 = 582.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.63x = 1,393.89 × 582.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.63x = 812,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,400.91/930.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.96

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