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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.08, 1,285.08 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.08, 1,285.08 and 582.12 is: 803.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.08 : 1,285.08 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.08/1,285.08 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.08x = 1,285.08 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.08x = 748,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,070.77/931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.44

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