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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 887.04 and 580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 887.04 and 580.50 is: 866.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 887.04 = 580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/887.04 = 580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 887.04 × 580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 514,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,926.72/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.88

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