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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.94, 1,285.00 and 581.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.94, 1,285.00 and 581.63 is: 802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.94 : 1,285.00 = 581.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.94/1,285.00 = 581.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.94x = 1,285.00 × 581.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.94x = 747,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,386.67/930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.83

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