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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.06, 803.79 and 551.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.06, 803.79 and 551.37 is: 761.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.06 : 803.79 = 551.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.06/803.79 = 551.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.06x = 803.79 × 551.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.06x = 443,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,185.69/582.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.41

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