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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.84, 1,196.91 and 580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.84, 1,196.91 and 580.72 is: 869.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.84 : 1,196.91 = 580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.84/1,196.91 = 580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.84x = 1,196.91 × 580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.84x = 695,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,069.58/799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.01

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