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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.90, 1,187.04 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.90, 1,187.04 and 580.32 is: 801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.90 : 1,187.04 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.90/1,187.04 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.90x = 1,187.04 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.90x = 688,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,863.05/859.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.10

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