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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.93, 1,310.00 and 580.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.93, 1,310.00 and 580.77 is: 871.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.93 : 1,310.00 = 580.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.93/1,310.00 = 580.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.93x = 1,310.00 × 580.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.93x = 760,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,805.80/872.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.55

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