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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.82, 1,289.63 and 580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.82, 1,289.63 and 580.64 is: 801.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.82 : 1,289.63 = 580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.82/1,289.63 = 580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.82x = 1,289.63 × 580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.82x = 748,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,815.44/934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.03

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