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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.26, 919.25 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.26, 919.25 and 580 is: 863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.26 : 919.25 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.26/919.25 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.26x = 919.25 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.26x = 533,165
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,165/617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.76

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