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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.02, 1,289.92 and 580.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.02, 1,289.92 and 580.85 is: 801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.02 : 1,289.92 = 580.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.02/1,289.92 = 580.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.02x = 1,289.92 × 580.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.02x = 749,250.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,250.03/935.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.32

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