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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.95, 1,284.50 and 581.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.95, 1,284.50 and 581.39 is: 802.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.95 : 1,284.50 = 581.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.95/1,284.50 = 581.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.95x = 1,284.50 × 581.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.95x = 746,792.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,792.55/930.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.18

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