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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 868.95 and 515.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 868.95 and 515.22 is: 771.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 868.95 = 515.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/868.95 = 515.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 868.95 × 515.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 447,700.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,700.42/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.87

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