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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.61, 1,258.07 and 580.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.61, 1,258.07 and 580.10 is: 800.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.61 : 1,258.07 = 580.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.61/1,258.07 = 580.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.61x = 1,258.07 × 580.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.61x = 729,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,797.22/911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.56

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