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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.76, 1,258.37 and 580.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.76, 1,258.37 and 580.33 is: 800.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.76 : 1,258.37 = 580.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.76/1,258.37 = 580.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.76x = 1,258.37 × 580.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.76x = 730,269.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,269.86/911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.95

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