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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.96, 1,282.08 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.96, 1,282.08 and 580 is: 800.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.96 : 1,282.08 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.96/1,282.08 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.96x = 1,282.08 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.96x = 743,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,606.40/928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.47

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