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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.60, 871.38 and 520.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.60, 871.38 and 520.12 is: 780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.60 : 871.38 = 520.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.60/871.38 = 520.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.60x = 871.38 × 520.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.60x = 453,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,222.17/580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.61

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