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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.02, 1,396.80 and 583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.02, 1,396.80 and 583.80 is: 875.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.02 : 1,396.80 = 583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.02/1,396.80 = 583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.02x = 1,396.80 × 583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.02x = 815,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,451.84/931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.87

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