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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.84, 872.75 and 564.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.84, 872.75 and 564.02 is: 846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.84 : 872.75 = 564.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.84/872.75 = 564.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.84x = 872.75 × 564.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.84x = 492,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,245.50/581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.02

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