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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.30, 1,287.20 and 580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.30, 1,287.20 and 580.80 is: 870.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.30 : 1,287.20 = 580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.30/1,287.20 = 580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.30x = 1,287.20 × 580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.30x = 747,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,605.76/859.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.02

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