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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931, 1,284.84 and 581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931, 1,284.84 and 581.92 is: 803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931 : 1,284.84 = 581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931/1,284.84 = 581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931x = 1,284.84 × 581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931x = 747,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,674.09/931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.09

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