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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.05, 874.13 and 522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.05, 874.13 and 522.32 is: 787.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.05 : 874.13 = 522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.05/874.13 = 522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.05x = 874.13 × 522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.05x = 456,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,568.60/580.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.12

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