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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.79, 871.20 and 546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.79, 871.20 and 546.98 is: 820.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.79 : 871.20 = 546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.79/871.20 = 546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.79x = 871.20 × 546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.79x = 476,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,524.62/580.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.47

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