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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.57, 1,286.95 and 583.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.57, 1,286.95 and 583.19 is: 804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.57 : 1,286.95 = 583.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.57/1,286.95 = 583.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.57x = 1,286.95 × 583.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.57x = 750,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,536.37/932.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.80

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