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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.30, 1,282.02 and 580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.30, 1,282.02 and 580.90 is: 869.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.30 : 1,282.02 = 580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.30/1,282.02 = 580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.30x = 1,282.02 × 580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.30x = 744,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,725.42/856.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.70

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