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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.70, 1,292.57 and 580.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.70, 1,292.57 and 580.74 is: 870.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.70 : 1,292.57 = 580.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.70/1,292.57 = 580.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.70x = 1,292.57 × 580.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.70x = 750,644.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,644.20/862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.12

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