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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.67, 1,283.79 and 580.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.67, 1,283.79 and 580.75 is: 801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.67 : 1,283.79 = 580.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.67/1,283.79 = 580.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.67x = 1,283.79 × 580.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.67x = 745,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,561.04/930.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.10

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