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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.97, 1,417.55 and 580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.97, 1,417.55 and 580.58 is: 869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.97 : 1,417.55 = 580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.97/1,417.55 = 580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.97x = 1,417.55 × 580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.97x = 822,991.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,991.19/946.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.08

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