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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 869.07 and 550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 869.07 and 550.62 is: 824.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 869.07 = 550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/869.07 = 550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 869.07 × 550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 478,527.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,527.32/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.85

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