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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.62, 871.17 and 571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.62, 871.17 and 571.41 is: 857.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.62 : 871.17 = 571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.62/871.17 = 571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.62x = 871.17 × 571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.62x = 497,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,795.25/580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.35

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