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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.42, 1,285.80 and 582.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.42, 1,285.80 and 582.50 is: 803.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.42 : 1,285.80 = 582.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.42/1,285.80 = 582.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.42x = 1,285.80 × 582.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.42x = 748,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,978.50/932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.26

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