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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.74, 872.31 and 561.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.74, 872.31 and 561.30 is: 843.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.74 : 872.31 = 561.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.74/872.31 = 561.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.74x = 872.31 × 561.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.74x = 489,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,627.60/580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.11

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