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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 870.24 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 870.24 and 534.24 is: 801.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 870.24 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/870.24 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 870.24 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 464,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,917.02/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.55

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