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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.28, 1,289.66 and 580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.28, 1,289.66 and 580.26 is: 800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.28 : 1,289.66 = 580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.28/1,289.66 = 580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.28x = 1,289.66 × 580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.28x = 748,338.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,338.11/934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.98

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