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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.27, 1,289.63 and 580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.27, 1,289.63 and 580.26 is: 800.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.27 : 1,289.63 = 580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.27/1,289.63 = 580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.27x = 1,289.63 × 580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.27x = 748,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,320.70/934.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.97

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