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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.10, 1,310.10 and 580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.10, 1,310.10 and 580.80 is: 871.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.10 : 1,310.10 = 580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.10/1,310.10 = 580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.10x = 1,310.10 × 580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.10x = 760,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,906.08/873.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.50

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