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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.76, 1,397.10 and 589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.76, 1,397.10 and 589 is: 884.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.76 : 1,397.10 = 589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.76/1,397.10 = 589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.76x = 1,397.10 × 589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.76x = 822,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,891.90/930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.11

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