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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.01, 1,117.67 and 580.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.01, 1,117.67 and 580.91 is: 870.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.01 : 1,117.67 = 580.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.01/1,117.67 = 580.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.01x = 1,117.67 × 580.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.01x = 649,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,257.19/746.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.31

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