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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.99, 1,391.87 and 582.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.99, 1,391.87 and 582.50 is: 874.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.99 : 1,391.87 = 582.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.99/1,391.87 = 582.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.99x = 1,391.87 × 582.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.99x = 810,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,764.84/926.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.63

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