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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.12, 865.67 and 528.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.12, 865.67 and 528.37 is: 788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.12 : 865.67 = 528.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.12/865.67 = 528.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.12x = 865.67 × 528.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.12x = 457,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,394.06/580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.45

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