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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.20, 1,004.12 and 580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.20, 1,004.12 and 580.88 is: 869.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.20 : 1,004.12 = 580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.20/1,004.12 = 580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.20x = 1,004.12 × 580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.20x = 583,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,273.23/671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.00

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