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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.80, 1,284.12 and 581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.80, 1,284.12 and 581.24 is: 801.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.80 : 1,284.12 = 581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.80/1,284.12 = 581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.80x = 1,284.12 × 581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.80x = 746,381.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,381.91/930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.87

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