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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.92, 871.99 and 567.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.92, 871.99 and 567.86 is: 852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.92 : 871.99 = 567.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.92/871.99 = 567.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.92x = 871.99 × 567.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.92x = 495,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,168.24/580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.39

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