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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.94, 874.71 and 553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.94, 874.71 and 553.14 is: 831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.94 : 874.71 = 553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.94/874.71 = 553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.94x = 874.71 × 553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.94x = 483,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,837.09/581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.42

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