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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.76, 1,390.58 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.76, 1,390.58 and 580 is: 870.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.76 : 1,390.58 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.76/1,390.58 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.76x = 1,390.58 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.76x = 806,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,536.40/926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.28

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