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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 871.44 and 551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 871.44 and 551.08 is: 827.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 871.44 = 551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/871.44 = 551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 871.44 × 551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 480,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,233.16/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.53

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