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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.70, 1,385.61 and 581.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.70, 1,385.61 and 581.98 is: 872.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.70 : 1,385.61 = 581.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.70/1,385.61 = 581.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.70x = 1,385.61 × 581.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.70x = 806,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,397.31/924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.06

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