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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 978.24 and 580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 978.24 and 580.40 is: 870.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 978.24 = 580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/978.24 = 580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 978.24 × 580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 567,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,770.50/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.76

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