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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.14, 1,284.75 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.14, 1,284.75 and 581.58 is: 802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.14 : 1,284.75 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.14/1,284.75 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.14x = 1,284.75 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.14x = 747,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,184.91/931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.44

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