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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.19, 1,265.31 and 580.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.19, 1,265.31 and 580.95 is: 801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.19 : 1,265.31 = 580.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.19/1,265.31 = 580.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.19x = 1,265.31 × 580.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.19x = 735,081.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,081.84/917.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.45

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