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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.44, 1,288.95 and 580.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.44, 1,288.95 and 580.53 is: 800.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.44 : 1,288.95 = 580.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.44/1,288.95 = 580.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.44x = 1,288.95 × 580.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.44x = 748,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,274.14/934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.77

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