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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.78, 1,290.36 and 580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.78, 1,290.36 and 580.76 is: 801.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.78 : 1,290.36 = 580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.78/1,290.36 = 580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.78x = 1,290.36 × 580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.78x = 749,389.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,389.47/934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.67

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