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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.77, 871.56 and 508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.77, 871.56 and 508.68 is: 763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.77 : 871.56 = 508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.77/871.56 = 508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.77x = 871.56 × 508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.77x = 443,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,345.14/580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.37

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