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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.14, 872.01 and 534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.14, 872.01 and 534.63 is: 802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.14 : 872.01 = 534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.14/872.01 = 534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.14x = 872.01 × 534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.14x = 466,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,202.71/581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.22

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