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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.42, 866.04 and 525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.42, 866.04 and 525.70 is: 784.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.42 : 866.04 = 525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.42/866.04 = 525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.42x = 866.04 × 525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.42x = 455,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,277.23/580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.39

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