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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.86, 1,290.24 and 580.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.86, 1,290.24 and 580.86 is: 801.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.86 : 1,290.24 = 580.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.86/1,290.24 = 580.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.86x = 1,290.24 × 580.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.86x = 749,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,448.81/934.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.67

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