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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 871.56 and 553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 871.56 and 553.28 is: 830.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 871.56 = 553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/871.56 = 553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 871.56 × 553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 482,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,216.72/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.15

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