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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.56, 875.80 and 524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.56, 875.80 and 524.44 is: 789.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.56 : 875.80 = 524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.56/875.80 = 524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.56x = 875.80 × 524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.56x = 459,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,304.55/581.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.78

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