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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.83, 871.76 and 519.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.83, 871.76 and 519.03 is: 779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.83 : 871.76 = 519.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.83/871.76 = 519.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.83x = 871.76 × 519.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.83x = 452,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,470.89/580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.01

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