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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.41, 1,308.40 and 580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.41, 1,308.40 and 580.04 is: 868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.41 : 1,308.40 = 580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.41/1,308.40 = 580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.41x = 1,308.40 × 580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.41x = 758,916.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,916.34/873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.91

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