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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.12, 868.86 and 560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.12, 868.86 and 560.68 is: 839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.12 : 868.86 = 560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.12/868.86 = 560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.12x = 868.86 × 560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.12x = 487,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,152.42/580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.74

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