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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.08, 1,290.33 and 580.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.08, 1,290.33 and 580.97 is: 801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.08 : 1,290.33 = 580.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.08/1,290.33 = 580.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.08x = 1,290.33 × 580.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.08x = 749,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,646.25/935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.69

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