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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.67, 871.74 and 516.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.67, 871.74 and 516.47 is: 774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.67 : 871.74 = 516.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.67/871.74 = 516.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.67x = 871.74 × 516.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.67x = 450,223.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,223.20/581.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.02

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