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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.20, 1,207.97 and 580.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.20, 1,207.97 and 580.51 is: 801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.20 : 1,207.97 = 580.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.20/1,207.97 = 580.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.20x = 1,207.97 × 580.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.20x = 701,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,235.76/875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.23

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