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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.56, 801.84 and 544.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.56, 801.84 and 544.38 is: 751.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.56 : 801.84 = 544.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.56/801.84 = 544.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.56x = 801.84 × 544.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.56x = 436,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,505.66/580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.87

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