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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.56, 801 and 525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.56, 801 and 525.12 is: 724.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.56 : 801 = 525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.56/801 = 525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.56x = 801 × 525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.56x = 420,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,621.12/580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.51

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