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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 866 and 531.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 866 and 531.56 is: 793.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 866 = 531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/866 = 531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 866 × 531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 460,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,330.96/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.46

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