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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.27, 1,207.68 and 580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.27, 1,207.68 and 580.38 is: 800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.27 : 1,207.68 = 580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.27/1,207.68 = 580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.27x = 1,207.68 × 580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.27x = 700,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,913.32/875.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.80

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