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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.32, 1,289.28 and 580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.32, 1,289.28 and 580.08 is: 800.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.32 : 1,289.28 = 580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.32/1,289.28 = 580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.32x = 1,289.28 × 580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.32x = 747,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,885.54/934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.46

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