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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 869.76 and 549.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 869.76 and 549.84 is: 824.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 869.76 = 549.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/869.76 = 549.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 869.76 × 549.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 478,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,228.84/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.08

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