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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.15, 1,288.20 and 580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.15, 1,288.20 and 580.12 is: 800.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.15 : 1,288.20 = 580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.15/1,288.20 = 580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.15x = 1,288.20 × 580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.15x = 747,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,318.60/934.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.00

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