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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.97, 869.12 and 500.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.97, 869.12 and 500.81 is: 749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.97 : 869.12 = 500.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.97/869.12 = 500.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.97x = 869.12 × 500.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.97x = 435,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,261.48/580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.20

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