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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.29, 1,397.13 and 584.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.29, 1,397.13 and 584.74 is: 877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.29 : 1,397.13 = 584.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.29/1,397.13 = 584.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.29x = 1,397.13 × 584.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.29x = 816,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,957.80/931.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.23

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