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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.51, 1,208.03 and 580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.51, 1,208.03 and 580.62 is: 801.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.51 : 1,208.03 = 580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.51/1,208.03 = 580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.51x = 1,208.03 × 580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.51x = 701,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,406.38/875.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.14

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