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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.79, 876.06 and 547.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.79, 876.06 and 547.11 is: 825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.79 : 876.06 = 547.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.79/876.06 = 547.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.79x = 876.06 × 547.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.79x = 479,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,301.19/580.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.25

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