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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 1,054.20 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 1,054.20 and 580.44 is: 872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 1,054.20 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/1,054.20 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 1,054.20 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 611,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,899.85/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.40

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