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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.80, 872.70 and 524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.80, 872.70 and 524.20 is: 786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.80 : 872.70 = 524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.80/872.70 = 524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.80x = 872.70 × 524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.80x = 457,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,469.34/581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.30

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