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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.60, 1,265.19 and 580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.60, 1,265.19 and 580.58 is: 801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.60 : 1,265.19 = 580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.60/1,265.19 = 580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.60x = 1,265.19 × 580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.60x = 734,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,541.42/916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.37

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