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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.12, 1,311.64 and 580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.12, 1,311.64 and 580.90 is: 871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.12 : 1,311.64 = 580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.12/1,311.64 = 580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.12x = 1,311.64 × 580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.12x = 761,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,931.68/874.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.66

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