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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.98, 1,284.76 and 581.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.98, 1,284.76 and 581.67 is: 802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.98 : 1,284.76 = 581.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.98/1,284.76 = 581.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.98x = 1,284.76 × 581.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.98x = 747,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,304.90/930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.71

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