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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.51, 871.67 and 518.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.51, 871.67 and 518.23 is: 778.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.51 : 871.67 = 518.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.51/871.67 = 518.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.51x = 871.67 × 518.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.51x = 451,725.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,725.54/580.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.15

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