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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.65, 870.98 and 552.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.65, 870.98 and 552.63 is: 828.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.65 : 870.98 = 552.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.65/870.98 = 552.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.65x = 870.98 × 552.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.65x = 481,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,329.29/580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.95

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