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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.78, 1,393.43 and 582.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.78, 1,393.43 and 582.98 is: 872.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.78 : 1,393.43 = 582.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.78/1,393.43 = 582.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.78x = 1,393.43 × 582.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.78x = 812,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,331.94/930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.74

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