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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.51, 1,258.02 and 580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.51, 1,258.02 and 580.08 is: 800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.51 : 1,258.02 = 580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.51/1,258.02 = 580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.51x = 1,258.02 × 580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.51x = 729,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,752.24/911.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.60

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