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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.92, 1,186.74 and 580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.92, 1,186.74 and 580.20 is: 800.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.92 : 1,186.74 = 580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.92/1,186.74 = 580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.92x = 1,186.74 × 580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.92x = 688,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,546.55/859.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.71

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