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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.79, 1,289.28 and 580.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.79, 1,289.28 and 580.51 is: 800.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.79 : 1,289.28 = 580.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.79/1,289.28 = 580.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.79x = 1,289.28 × 580.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.79x = 748,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,437.03/934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.65

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