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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.84, 868.86 and 531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.84, 868.86 and 531.72 is: 795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.84 : 868.86 = 531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.84/868.86 = 531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.84x = 868.86 × 531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.84x = 461,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,990.24/580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.39

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