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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.95, 1,284.71 and 582.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.95, 1,284.71 and 582.11 is: 803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.95 : 1,284.71 = 582.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.95/1,284.71 = 582.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.95x = 1,284.71 × 582.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.95x = 747,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,833.20/930.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.31

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