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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.70, 872.10 and 554.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.70, 872.10 and 554.75 is: 833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.70 : 872.10 = 554.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.70/872.10 = 554.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.70x = 872.10 × 554.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.70x = 483,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,797.48/580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.13

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