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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 799.98 and 522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 799.98 and 522.06 is: 719.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 799.98 = 522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/799.98 = 522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 799.98 × 522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 417,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,637.56/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.97

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