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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.14, 871.98 and 555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.14, 871.98 and 555.76 is: 833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.14 : 871.98 = 555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.14/871.98 = 555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.14x = 871.98 × 555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.14x = 484,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,611.60/581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.90

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