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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.93, 872.35 and 549.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.93, 872.35 and 549.71 is: 824.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.93 : 872.35 = 549.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.93/872.35 = 549.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.93x = 872.35 × 549.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.93x = 479,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,539.52/581.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.05

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