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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.07, 1,392.39 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.07, 1,392.39 and 581.58 is: 871.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.07 : 1,392.39 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.07/1,392.39 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.07x = 1,392.39 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.07x = 809,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,786.18/929.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.61

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