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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 871.08 and 555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 871.08 and 555.12 is: 833.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 871.08 = 555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/871.08 = 555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 871.08 × 555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 483,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,553.93/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.60

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