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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.55, 1,185.91 and 580.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.55, 1,185.91 and 580.10 is: 800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.55 : 1,185.91 = 580.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.55/1,185.91 = 580.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.55x = 1,185.91 × 580.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.55x = 687,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,939.01/859.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.35

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