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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.59, 1,054.11 and 580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.59, 1,054.11 and 580.52 is: 874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.59 : 1,054.11 = 580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.59/1,054.11 = 580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.59x = 1,054.11 × 580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.59x = 611,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,926.67/699.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.70

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