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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.16, 1,181.68 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.16, 1,181.68 and 580 is: 800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.16 : 1,181.68 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.16/1,181.68 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.16x = 1,181.68 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.16x = 685,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,374.40/856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.52

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