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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875, 1,206.96 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875, 1,206.96 and 580.16 is: 800.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875 : 1,206.96 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875/1,206.96 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875x = 1,206.96 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875x = 700,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,229.91/875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.26

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