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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.39, 1,309.04 and 580.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.39, 1,309.04 and 580.10 is: 870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.39 : 1,309.04 = 580.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.39/1,309.04 = 580.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.39x = 1,309.04 × 580.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.39x = 759,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,364.66/872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.45

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