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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.38, 872.07 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.38, 872.07 and 529.44 is: 794.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.38 : 872.07 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.38/872.07 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.38x = 872.07 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.38x = 461,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,703.49/581.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.15

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