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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 870.57 and 551.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 870.57 and 551.34 is: 827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 870.57 = 551.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/870.57 = 551.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 870.57 × 551.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 479,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,980.06/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.52

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