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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.54, 1,019.52 and 580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.54, 1,019.52 and 580.80 is: 801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.54 : 1,019.52 = 580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.54/1,019.52 = 580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.54x = 1,019.52 × 580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.54x = 592,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,137.22/738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.77

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