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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.98, 1,052.49 and 580.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.98, 1,052.49 and 580.01 is: 870.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.98 : 1,052.49 = 580.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.98/1,052.49 = 580.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.98x = 1,052.49 × 580.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.98x = 610,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,457.56/700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.86

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