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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.82, 800.95 and 538.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.82, 800.95 and 538.86 is: 743.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.82 : 800.95 = 538.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.82/800.95 = 538.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.82x = 800.95 × 538.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.82x = 431,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,599.92/580.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.09

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