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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.04, 1,235.82 and 580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.04, 1,235.82 and 580.30 is: 872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.04 : 1,235.82 = 580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.04/1,235.82 = 580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.04x = 1,235.82 × 580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.04x = 717,146.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,146.35/822.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.40

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