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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.09, 803.79 and 425.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.09, 803.79 and 425.61 is: 587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.09 : 803.79 = 425.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.09/803.79 = 425.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.09x = 803.79 × 425.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.09x = 342,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,101.06/582.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.71

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