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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.04, 800.28 and 534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.04, 800.28 and 534.87 is: 736.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.04 : 800.28 = 534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.04/800.28 = 534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.04x = 800.28 × 534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.04x = 428,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,045.76/581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.69

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