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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.72, 1,388.64 and 584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.72, 1,388.64 and 584 is: 875.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.72 : 1,388.64 = 584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.72/1,388.64 = 584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.72x = 1,388.64 × 584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.72x = 810,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,965.76/926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.09

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