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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.37, 869.18 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.37, 869.18 and 551.66 is: 826.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.37 : 869.18 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.37/869.18 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.37x = 869.18 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.37x = 479,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,484.73/580.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.18

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