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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.52, 872.09 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.52, 872.09 and 489 is: 733.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.52 : 872.09 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.52/872.09 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.52x = 872.09 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.52x = 426,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,452.01/581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.34

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