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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.02, 1,052.40 and 580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.02, 1,052.40 and 580.72 is: 871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.02 : 1,052.40 = 580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.02/1,052.40 = 580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.02x = 1,052.40 × 580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.02x = 611,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,149.73/701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.80

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