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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.07, 1,284.34 and 577.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.07, 1,284.34 and 577.05 is: 796.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.07 : 1,284.34 = 577.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.07/1,284.34 = 577.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.07x = 1,284.34 × 577.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.07x = 741,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,130.44/931.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.00

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