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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.47, 1,285.53 and 582.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.47, 1,285.53 and 582.27 is: 803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.47 : 1,285.53 = 582.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.47/1,285.53 = 582.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.47x = 1,285.53 × 582.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.47x = 748,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,525.55/931.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.60

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