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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.90, 1,060.07 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.90, 1,060.07 and 580.16 is: 866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.90 : 1,060.07 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.90/1,060.07 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.90x = 1,060.07 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.90x = 615,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,013.22/709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.34

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