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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,041.04 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,041.04 and 580 is: 800.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.08 : 1,041.04 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.08/1,041.04 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.08x = 1,041.04 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.08x = 603,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,803.20/754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.72

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