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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.04, 1,447.56 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.04, 1,447.56 and 580 is: 870

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.04 : 1,447.56 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.04/1,447.56 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.04x = 1,447.56 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.04x = 839,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,584.80/965.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870

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