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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 801.47 and 539.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 801.47 and 539.29 is: 743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 801.47 = 539.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/801.47 = 539.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 801.47 × 539.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 432,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,220.06/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.95

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