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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.85, 871.68 and 529.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.85, 871.68 and 529.82 is: 795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.85 : 871.68 = 529.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.85/871.68 = 529.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.85x = 871.68 × 529.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.85x = 461,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,833.50/580.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.10

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