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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.23, 1,284.96 and 581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.23, 1,284.96 and 581.92 is: 802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.23 : 1,284.96 = 581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.23/1,284.96 = 581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.23x = 1,284.96 × 581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.23x = 747,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,742.89/931.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.96

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