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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.11, 1,075.68 and 580.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.11, 1,075.68 and 580.41 is: 869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.11 : 1,075.68 = 580.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.11/1,075.68 = 580.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.11x = 1,075.68 × 580.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.11x = 624,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,335.43/718.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.41

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