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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.21, 1,288.93 and 580.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.21, 1,288.93 and 580.39 is: 800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.21 : 1,288.93 = 580.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.21/1,288.93 = 580.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.21x = 1,288.93 × 580.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.21x = 748,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,082.08/934.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.76

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