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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.41, 868.97 and 525.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.41, 868.97 and 525.67 is: 787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.41 : 868.97 = 525.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.41/868.97 = 525.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.41x = 868.97 × 525.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.41x = 456,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,792.77/580.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.02

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