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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 869.16 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 869.16 and 512.10 is: 767.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 869.16 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/869.16 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 869.16 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 445,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,096.84/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.22

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