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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.92, 867.27 and 516.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.92, 867.27 and 516.12 is: 770.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.92 : 867.27 = 516.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.92/867.27 = 516.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.92x = 867.27 × 516.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.92x = 447,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,615.39/580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.53

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