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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.59, 871.62 and 504.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.59, 871.62 and 504.23 is: 755.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.59 : 871.62 = 504.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.59/871.62 = 504.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.59x = 871.62 × 504.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.59x = 439,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,496.95/581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.69

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