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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.31, 1,208 and 580.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.31, 1,208 and 580.07 is: 800.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.31 : 1,208 = 580.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.31/1,208 = 580.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.31x = 1,208 × 580.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.31x = 700,724.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,724.56/875.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.54

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