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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.26, 1,419.84 and 580.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.26, 1,419.84 and 580.86 is: 871.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.26 : 1,419.84 = 580.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.26/1,419.84 = 580.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.26x = 1,419.84 × 580.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.26x = 824,728.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,728.26/946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.57

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