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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.53, 1,000.44 and 580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.53, 1,000.44 and 580.50 is: 870.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.53 : 1,000.44 = 580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.53/1,000.44 = 580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.53x = 1,000.44 × 580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.53x = 580,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,755.42/667.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.01

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