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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.73, 1,077.68 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.73, 1,077.68 and 580.16 is: 868.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.73 : 1,077.68 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.73/1,077.68 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.73x = 1,077.68 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.73x = 625,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,226.83/719.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.70

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