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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 869.94 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 869.94 and 503.64 is: 754.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 869.94 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/869.94 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 869.94 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 438,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,136.58/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.76

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