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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.08, 1,284.18 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.08, 1,284.18 and 581.64 is: 802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.08 : 1,284.18 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.08/1,284.18 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.08x = 1,284.18 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.08x = 746,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,930.46/931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.22

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