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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.14, 1,284.57 and 581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.14, 1,284.57 and 581.94 is: 802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.14 : 1,284.57 = 581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.14/1,284.57 = 581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.14x = 1,284.57 × 581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.14x = 747,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,542.67/931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.83

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