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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.82, 1,259.67 and 580.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.82, 1,259.67 and 580.51 is: 869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.82 : 1,259.67 = 580.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.82/1,259.67 = 580.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.82x = 1,259.67 × 580.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.82x = 731,251.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,251.03/840.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.69

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