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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.46, 1,219.98 and 580.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.46, 1,219.98 and 580.42 is: 870.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.46 : 1,219.98 = 580.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.46/1,219.98 = 580.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.46x = 1,219.98 × 580.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.46x = 708,100.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,100.79/813.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.48

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