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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.13, 1,186.57 and 580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.13, 1,186.57 and 580.52 is: 801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.13 : 1,186.57 = 580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.13/1,186.57 = 580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.13x = 1,186.57 × 580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.13x = 688,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,818.78/859.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.77

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