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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 869.90 and 516.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 869.90 and 516.04 is: 773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 869.90 = 516.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/869.90 = 516.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 869.90 × 516.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 448,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,903.20/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.06

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