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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 799.41 and 551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 799.41 and 551.90 is: 760.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 799.41 = 551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/799.41 = 551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 799.41 × 551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 441,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,190.38/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.49

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