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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.58, 1,391.26 and 582.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.58, 1,391.26 and 582.09 is: 874.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.58 : 1,391.26 = 582.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.58/1,391.26 = 582.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.58x = 1,391.26 × 582.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.58x = 809,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,838.53/926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.01

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