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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.44, 1,284.84 and 582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.44, 1,284.84 and 582.30 is: 803.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.44 : 1,284.84 = 582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.44/1,284.84 = 582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.44x = 1,284.84 × 582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.44x = 748,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,162.33/931.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.23

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