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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.89, 796.83 and 566.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.89, 796.83 and 566.49 is: 777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.89 : 796.83 = 566.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.89/796.83 = 566.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.89x = 796.83 × 566.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.89x = 451,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,396.23/580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.08

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