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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.65, 796.64 and 553.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.65, 796.64 and 553.91 is: 758.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.65 : 796.64 = 553.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.65/796.64 = 553.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.65x = 796.64 × 553.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.65x = 441,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,260.11/581.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.64

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