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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.77, 1,286.01 and 582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.77, 1,286.01 and 582.26 is: 803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.77 : 1,286.01 = 582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.77/1,286.01 = 582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.77x = 1,286.01 × 582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.77x = 748,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,785.75/931.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.62

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