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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.43, 1,208.13 and 580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.43, 1,208.13 and 580.80 is: 801.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.43 : 1,208.13 = 580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.43/1,208.13 = 580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.43x = 1,208.13 × 580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.43x = 701,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,681.90/875.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.53

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