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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.26, 1,372.08 and 580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.26, 1,372.08 and 580.26 is: 800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.26 : 1,372.08 = 580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.26/1,372.08 = 580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.26x = 1,372.08 × 580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.26x = 796,163.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,163.14/994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.76

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