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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.80, 1,285.10 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.80, 1,285.10 and 577.10 is: 796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.80 : 1,285.10 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.80/1,285.10 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.80x = 1,285.10 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.80x = 741,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,626.69/930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.77

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