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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.34, 870.39 and 535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.34, 870.39 and 535.98 is: 802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.34 : 870.39 = 535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.34/870.39 = 535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.34x = 870.39 × 535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.34x = 466,511.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,511.63/581.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.48

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