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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.72, 869.37 and 508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.72, 869.37 and 508.72 is: 761.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.72 : 869.37 = 508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.72/869.37 = 508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.72x = 869.37 × 508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.72x = 442,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,265.91/580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.58

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