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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.99, 806.76 and 544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.99, 806.76 and 544.73 is: 755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.99 : 806.76 = 544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.99/806.76 = 544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.99x = 806.76 × 544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.99x = 439,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,462.34/581.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.11

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