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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,289.89 and 580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,289.89 and 580.58 is: 801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,289.89 = 580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,289.89 = 580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,289.89 × 580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 748,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,884.34/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.17

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