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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.02, 1,284.93 and 581.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.02, 1,284.93 and 581.46 is: 802.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.02 : 1,284.93 = 581.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.02/1,284.93 = 581.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.02x = 1,284.93 × 581.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.02x = 747,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,135.40/931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.49

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